WentWest is a one of-a-kind, innovative not-for-profit organisation, which has played an integral part in the Western Sydney community since 2002, championing primary care education and support, commissioning health services into targeted areas of need and working with key partners to enact long-term reforms across the region’s health system.

After many years of successful growth, WentWest now has an opportunity for a talented person to join our organisation in the role of Health Policy Advisor. This position is pivotal to WentWest’s role as a change agent and enabler for system reform. The role provides policy support to our key senior stakeholders across a diverse suite of programs and the whole organisation - strategically linking those programs of work with current Board, Regional, and Government priorities.

In this busy and high profile role you will:

• Provide advice and policy support to the CEO, Senior Management Team, and other key stakeholders
• Deliver comprehensive strategic policy direction and guidance to support programs of work across the organisation
• Work across a range of program and policy projects, in particular projects related to Regional Health Needs, co-design Commissioning, Service Delivery Reform, Child and Youth, Mental Health, and Aboriginal Health
• Collaborate and consult with a range of stakeholders including primary health service providers, community managed organisations, public health services other government agencies
• Write papers and respond to consultation requests
• Analyse policy issues to provide advice and develop new policy

About You

Tertiary qualified, we are looking for an amazing candidate, who has a range of experience and knowledge of government strategy and policy across the health sector including national and international trends and developments in health service planning and delivery. In addition, you have experience in writing whitepapers, proposals, ministerial briefs and discussion papers. You will bring established relationships and networks with key stakeholders in the health, social care, and academic sector in NSW, and nationally, and possess excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Our Offer

Our team is full of talented and diverse people who are passionate about making a lasting and tangible difference in our community. Our focus on changing health care for the better is what drives us forward and allows us to continue to grow. When you work with us, not only will you work with a group of dedicated professionals, you’ll also have access to a great range of benefits and opportunities that will enhance your experience at WentWest.

• Competitive remuneration, as a NFP we offer salary packaging - more take home pay!
• In addition to 12% superannuation, we also offer 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 23 days annual leave per year, plus ability to accrue 4 days for our annual shutdown
• A range of Flexible working options
• A focus on providing opportunities for you to learn and grow
• Well Being program and access to heaps of health and wellbeing initiatives

We are proud of our culturally rich mix of employees reflective of the community we serve. We value inclusion and diversity and support our staff to reach their full potential and we hope to receive a range of applications from diverse backgrounds!

How to Apply

To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current National Police Check. Current NSW Drivers Licence and access to transport as regular travel is required as part of the role within the Western Sydney area is required.

In accordance with the Public Health Orders for primary care and private sector health service providers, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Full working rights to work in Australia are required for this role.

This role is a full-time contract until June 2023, with the possibility of continuation dependent on funding. To apply - click on the "APPLY NOW" button and navigate to the Health Policy Advisor role. Please attach your resume, along with a covering letter explaining why you think you are suitable for the role. For further information please contact Jane Garnett on 02 8811 7100.