Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria is committed to improving health outcomes and supporting rural communities by breaking down barriers to accessing healthcare, wellbeing support, and social connection. Our vision is for better health, wellbeing, and social connection, and we go further to provide quality healthcare and wellbeing services that people need to thrive.

About the Project:

The Robinvale Health Group Service Review

In 2022, RFDS Victoria purchased the Robinvale District Medical Centre to support continued access to GP-led primary healthcare services for the Robinvale community, which faces significant health challenges. This consultancy project aims to assess the current state of primary healthcare services, consider future state scenarios, and provide evidence-based recommendations for future service delivery.

Purpose of the Consultancy:

We are seeking an independent consultant specialising in health services to manage a comprehensive service review over a 12-week period.

The key activities include:

• Assessing the current state of primary healthcare services.
• Considering future state scenarios and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Conducting a future state analysis of the Robinvale service with a view to expanding across rural Victoria.
• Evaluating financial sustainability, service integration, workforce supply, patient demand, and service model configuration.

Deliverables:

• Project plan detailing project establishment, data collection, consultation schedule, and baseline model analysis.
• Comprehensive consultation with RFDS staff, clinicians, Executive Leadership Team, and local health and business partners.
• Draft report summarising project components and a future state analysis, presented to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Final report to inform 3-year planning and business modelling with implementation recommendations.

Required Expertise:

• Proven experience in financial reviews, business planning, and feasibility studies in the Australian Primary Health Care environment.
• Expertise in health and human service sectors, with the ability to tailor solutions to RFDS Victoria’s needs.
• Familiarity with General Practitioner and Primary Health Care models in rural and remote settings.
• Experience in market and data analysis, service model reviews, and collaborative co-development processes.

Submission Requirements:

Before submitting your application, please contact us to receive the full Terms of Reference for this project.

Interested candidates who wish to apply should submit the following:

• A brief proposal outlining their approach to the project, including timelines and methodology.
• At least two examples of relevant previous work or references from similar projects.
• CVs of key team members.
• An indicative budget and timeline breakdown.

To receive a copy of the full brief of the project and submissions, please email Louise Seibert, Senior People & Culture Business Partner, at [email protected] using the subject line: Consultancy Services - Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria enquiry via EthicalJobs.