• Contract Type: This position is being offered in a full time capacity.
• Location: Penrith LGA (hybrid work arrangements may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).
• Remuneration: From $76,257 to $90,569* (potential maximum grossed up salary equivalent $84,633 - $98,944**).
• *Based on skills and experience.
• **Based on NFP salary packaging tax benefits (which may be subject to criteria).

About the Organisation

We are an organisation with a great workplace culture and a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our community. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

HealthPathways provide health professionals with information about how to assess and manage medical conditions and provide information about how to request input from specialists. The aim of HealthPathways is to connect patients to the right care, at the right place and with the right healthcare provider.

About the Role:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the HealthPathways Directory.
• Support the uptake and promotion of HealthPathways by key stakeholders.
• Participate in key stakeholder engagement opportunities.

As the HealthPathways Program Officer you will work to support the HealthPathways Team to develop and maintain the HealthPathways Directory including checking and maintaining service information and updating web links in live pathways.

You will be the key liaison point for the HealthPathways Team and the Streamliners New Zealand technical writing team. This role will support the planning and delivery of clinical working groups and webinars that will contribute to the development of pathway content.

To be successful in this role you will need to hold tertiary qualifications or have relevant experience in health, management or a related field. You will need a broad knowledge of and/or experience in the primary health care setting and exceptional communication and engagement skills.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to apply quality improvement approaches to projects, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and have the ability to solve problems as they arise.

Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in health, management or related field.
• Broad knowledge and/or experience of the primary health care setting within the Australian context.
• Ability to take responsibility within the context of self-directed work outcomes and make well-developed judgements.
• Strong communication and engagement skills (including verbal, written and interpersonal skills) with the ability to network and liaise with a range of people and organisations at different professional levels and across health sectors.
• Ability to apply quality improvement approaches to project implementation with demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving skills, preferably within the health sector.
• Demonstrated ability to use and adapt to new information computer technology (ICT) systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office suite, customer relations databases, e-mail and internet.

At #TeamWentworth:

• We are a TEAM of like-minded professionals who share the same values.
• We are committed to the improved health and wellbeing of the people in our community.
• We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO).

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Benefits #Wentworth:

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

• Hybrid work opportunities (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).
• 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 review the Position Description and to apply including the following:

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.
• 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.
• As part of our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Wentworth Healthcare strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated.

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 Human Resources on 02 4708 8100.