The Role:

• Contract Type: This position is being offered in a part-time capacity until October 2026.
• Location: Kingswood, NSW (hybrid work arrangements may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).
• Remuneration: $95,702 - $102,516 (potential maximum grossed up salary equivalent $103,184 -$109,999*)
  • Based on skills and experience
  • Based on NFP salary packaging tax benefits (which may be subject to criteria)

About:

This role is part of a dynamic team working with allied health, general practices and primary care stakeholders to address identified need and improve access to health services across the NBM region. The position will undertake varied and interesting project and contract management work that focuses on initiatives within primary care that support the patient journey. The Program Development Officer will be responsible for;

• Coordinating and maintaining existing and newly approved after-hours program initiatives.
• Identifying gaps and scoping opportunities that support improving the primary care workforce and access to after-hours primary care services in accordance with our strategic objectives.

Selection Criteria:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in health, management, business, or related field.
• Relevant experience in the primary health care setting within the Australian context.
• Strong communication and engagement skills with the ability to liaise with a range of people from diverse organisation and professional levels within established parameters.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and project management skills with an ability to set priorities, plan, and act to achieve desired outcomes within a specified time frame in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Proven ability to utilise information technology tools in particular the Microsoft Suite and CRM databases to an intermediate level.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound negotiation and contract management skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in planning, development and or implementation of programs and or services within the health arena

Desirable

• Knowledge of the general practice after hours program grants and programs.

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: 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:

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.