• Geelong VIC 3220
• $78,709 + super + benefits
• Full-time
• Fixed Term Contract - 15 August 2024
• Location - Work from home, based from anywhere within the Western Victoria Region

About Us

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is responsible for increasing the efficiency, effectiveness, and coordination of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes. 

Working together with community and health industry partners, Western Victoria PHN is committed to strengthening the primary healthcare system, based on local needs. Our four regional centres in Ballarat, Geelong, Horsham, and Warrnambool drive local engagement and ensure strong rural and regional connections, through the development of local community and clinical councils.

Benefits include:

• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Work remotely from home, anywhere within the Western Victoria region
• Generous, Tax-Free Salary Packaging

About the role

At Western Victoria PHN, we strive for continuous quality improvement that enhances care, supports evidence-based practice, creates efficiencies, and develop capacity and capabilities within primary care.

The Primary Care Project Officer position will work on projects that have a quality improvement focus across the primary care project space. They will support the Project Managers to develop, coordinate, and manage projects within Western Victoria PHN.

The position will work closely with both the Projects and Practice Facilitation teams to drive quality improvement projects within primary care. The Project Officer will be responsible for supporting key tasks and actions to enable timely delivery and organisation of projects in the primary care project team. The position will engage with external and internal stakeholders to deliver on project outcomes and be pivotal in enhancing and supporting other teams within the PHN, where needs arise.

This position will be working remotely, from anywhere within the western Victoria region.

Duties

• Contribute to the full life cycle management of the projects, supporting Project Managers to deliver on the project management plan, in line with the Project Management Office (PMO) methodology and project timelines.
• Successful development, implementation, monitoring delivery and evaluation of the project/sub-projects within resourcing, timelines and budget parameters.
• Report on project progress to Project Manager and seek input and guidance as required by Project Manager for relevant decision-making processes.
• Prepare a range of project related documents for key internal and external stakeholders as required, including status updates, briefings, and reports.
• Support the development and implementation of a communications plan that builds relationships and connections, maintains a high level of awareness amongst key stakeholders, facilitates information flow, and promotes transparency and accountability.

Skills & Experience

• Proven working experience in project management
• Relevant experience in health, specifically the primary care sector
• Experience undertaking Quality Improvement activities using the Plan, Do, Study, Act methodology
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management, plus solid organisational skills including attention to detail together with the ability to multi task
• Capacity to work both autonomously and in a team environment on a range of diverse issues to meet project or program quality requirements
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus, as is a Tertiary qualification in appropriate field of study, or equivalent work experience 

Employment requirements:

• Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to appointment
• A current Victorian driver’s licence
• Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations

Culture

At WVPHN we promote a safety culture that ensures every employee actively participates in the health and wellbeing of themselves and their co-workers. 

All employees are expected to embrace this culture in line with the core values (respect, connect, lead) of the organisation.

The position description is available from our website www.westvicphn.com.au

For further information about the role, please contact:

Clair McDonald
Senior Manager - Primary Care Projects
Ph: 03 4310 5105