The Role:

• Position Title: Manager – Primary Care Initiatives
• Contract Type: This position is being offered in a full-time capacity.
• Location: Kingswood, NSW (hybrid work arrangements may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).

About:

This role has a diverse focus responsible for the implementation of programs and services targeted to support vulnerable population groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, emergency and disaster management and people experiencing chronic conditions. This is achieved through the successful design, commissioning and contract management of programs with primary health care providers including general practice, allied health and community focused organisations to address identified population health needs in the region.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Highly developed communication, networking, presentation and engagement skills.
• Previous experience in building and establishing new partnerships and opportunities through strategic communication strategies.
• Proven experience in managing, coaching and guiding employees to achieve successful outcomes.
• Previous demonstrated knowledge and skills to make authoritative judgements and responsibilities as a program owner.
• Proven experience in managing the risks and outcomes of multiple projects on multiple levels across an organisation
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent targeted experience in health, management, project management or similar.

Desirable

• Knowledge and/or experience of the primary health care sector in the Australian context.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.

About the Organisation

We are a not-for-profit organisation with a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our communities across the Penrith, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains area. We are a team of like-minded professionals who share the same values. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Wentworth Healthcare offers additional benefits to our employees, these include:

• Hybrid work opportunities may be considered in line with our Work from Home Policy.
• Not for profit Salary Packaging taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (which may be subject to criteria).
• 3 Days Christmas Shutdown Leave (in addition to 20 days Annual leave).
• Up to 2 days Family and Community Leave and 1 day Wellbeing Leave per annum (in addition to 10 days Sick/Personal Leave).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous support toward professional development.
• Free onsite parking.
• Modern, innovative office building with ample natural light and surrounded by landscaped parkland.

For more information about Wentworth Healthcare, please visit: www.nbmphn.com.au/WentworthHealthcare

How to Apply

Visit our online application portal to review the Position Description and to apply.

What we need from you:

• A cover letter
• Your CV
• Your answers to the selection requirements (specified above)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not apply via the above specified method will not be considered for the role.
• Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No recruitment agencies please.

Selection process

• A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
• Following the interviews, reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will also be undertaken.

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 02 4708 8100.

A position Description is attached.