Primary Care Project Manager x 2 positions

Full time

Fixed term contract: to 1 March 2027

Location: Work from anywhere in the western Victoria region

(Horsham, Warrnambool, Ballarat or Geelong areas)

Western Victoria Primary Health Network

About Us

Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) 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, WVPHN 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 of working with Western Victoria PHN

At WVPHN we celebrate diversity within and outside of our organisation. We consciously remove barriers and enable an environment for all to belong, feel welcome and be heard. This aligns with our organisational values of Respect, Connect and Lead.

We also pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible working place that offers a great range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Professional development allowance ($1,200 per year per FTE) and leave.
• Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
• Collaboration with passionate, likeminded professionals
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

The Primary Care Project Manager will develop, coordinate, and manage projects across the WVPHN region, working with relevant internal WVPHN team members and external stakeholders.

Responsible for the management and coordination of projects, including driving program activities, budget, delivery, and evaluation, the Project Manager will be able to pick up and lead projects as part of a team of Project Managers and Project Officers, enhancing and supporting teams across WVPHN where needs arise.

Duties include:

• Undertake planning, analysis and implementation of project based on defined outcomes and outputs as specified in the funding agreement between the Department of Health and WVPHN.
• Contribute to the full life cycle management of the project. Contribute to and deliver in line with project timelines and management plans, in line with Project Management Office (PMO) methodology
• Manage and be accountable for the successful development, implementation, monitoring delivery and evaluation of the project/sub-projects within resourcing, timelines and budget parameters.
• Budget management and resource allocation including planning and estimating costs, determining budgets, and controlling project financials.
• Identify key stakeholders that have an interest in the project’s outcome, including key connections at national, state and local levels.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in project management, health or related field, and/or relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably in a healthcare setting, particularly with multiple stakeholder projects with ability to prioritise and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated high-level of analytical and problem-solving skills in a health or related setting
• Capacity to work both autonomously and in a team environment on a range of diverse issues to meet project or program quality requirements
• Demonstrated excellent engagement and communication skills, including influencing, relationship management and the ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships that create harmonious working relationships
• Please refer to the Position Description on our website for the complete list of Key Selection Criteria

Employment requirements

• Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to appointment
• A current Victorian driver’s licence
• Working rights in Australia (visa, permanent resident, citizen)

How to Apply

This is a highly attractive role and we are keen to find the right person, therefore we will be actively contacting applicants during the recruitment process to shortlist for suitability. Please don’t delay in submitting your interest!

Email applications to [email protected] by: 5pm Thursday 20 March, 2025

Please include:

1. CV
2. Cover letter
3. Statement addressing the key selection criteria & employment requirements

The full position description, including further detail about the role, is available from our website: https://westvicphn.com.au/about-us/wvphn-careers/

For further information regarding this position, please contact:

Emily Buchanan, Primary Care Projects Lead

E: [email protected]

M: 0420 388 633