• Position Title: Manager – Vulnerable Populations
• 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:

The Manager - Vulnerable Populations leads a team with a focus on improving access to quality primary health care services for the community. The team 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 role is responsible for leading and overseeing the successful design, commissioning and contract management of programs with primary health care providers including general practice, allied health, community focused organisations and consumers to address identified population health needs in the region.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent targeted experience in health, management, project management or similar.
• Significant experience in building and establishing new partnerships and opportunities through strategic communication strategies to achieve common outcomes.
• Proven experience in managing the risks and outcomes of multiple projects on multiple levels across an organisation
• Proven success in leading teams and coaching individuals to deliver program and organisational outcomes.
• Ability to prepare quality business communication documents, including business and project plans, reports, briefing papers, general correspondence; with attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• A commitment to the values of the organisation and a strong work ethic with a positive attitude and enthusiastic approach to new situations, reform and innovation.

Desirable

• 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 our website.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to view our online application portal to review the Position Description and to apply.

What we need from you:

1. A cover letter
2. Your CV
3. 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

1. A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above.
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. 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.