• Full time maximum term contract to 30 June 2026 (with possibility of further extension)
• Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst or Broken Hill

WNSW PHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Benefits to working with us:

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

• Generous salary packaging options up to $18,450 per year
• Professional development allowance and study leave
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements (incl hybrid work model)
• Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
• Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks
• Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Free Employment Assistance Program

About Western Health Alliance Ltd (WHAL) rading as Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN)

The Western NSW PHN (WNSW PHN) is one of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, established to support frontline health and wellbeing services. Our focus is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care, ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

WNSW PHN is an agile and high performing organisation that responds to the identified needs of the community, Commonwealth and State health policy, and the development needs of primary health care providers.  We work closely with general practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and other health care providers, Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and the broader community toplan and fund programs that support local health services to meet the health needs of our communities.

About the role:

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) funds a range of health services and programs to improve access to care and better health for our communities. 

The Program Manager Primary Care Access is responsible for providing subject matter leadership, expertise and advice to inform Western NSW Primary Health Network’s (WNSW PHN) approach to After Hours, Urgent Care, Homelessness, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse services and ensure the health needs of our communities are addressed.

At WNSW PHN, we prioritise finding the right candidate for our open positions. As a result, we may commence interviewing as soon as we identify an ideal fit, even before the official closing date. We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly to ensure consideration.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Graduate Degree qualifications in field relevant to the portfolio or substantial experience in the After Hours, Urgent Care, Homelessness, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse services field.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture including a commitment to cultural awareness and safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of After Hours, Urgent Care, Homelessness, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse service priorities at local, State and Commonwealth levels.
• Experience in interpreting research evidence and applying it to service design or delivery.
• Understanding of commissioning in the healthcare sector.
• Ability to lead a team and manage remotely located direct reports.
• Capacity to travel within Western NSW and holds a current driver’s licence 

Desirable

• Post graduate level qualifications in relevant portfolio field.
• Existing networks with groups relevant to portfolio.
• Knowledge and understanding of program logic and measuring outcomes.
• Experience working in the health, NGO or community services sectors
• Experience in working with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities in view of planning and implementing services and achieving outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated high-level information communication technology skills.

Next steps

Please download the Information Package (including Position Description) attached. 

If you have any questions about this position after you have read the information package on our website, please contact Nik Todorovski on 0428 249 132. 

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