Kidney Health Australia has an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual to join our high-performing team. If you have excellent written and oral communication skills, love working as part of a bigger team and have qualifications and experience working in healthcare programs, then we would love to hear from you!

Kidney Health Australia:

Was established in 1968 as the Australian Kidney Foundation. We are not-for-profit organisation recognised as the voice for kidney disease in Australia. We drive awareness and early detection of kidney disease through the delivery of high impact programs and services and are dedicated to improving health outcomes and quality of life for people living with kidney disease, their families, and carers.

Our vision: Healthy Kidneys for all Australians

Our mission: To decrease the incidence or kidney disease and save and improve the lives of Australians affected by kidney disease.

Core values: We care about people; we are aspirational; and we seek impact.

About the role

Kidney Health Australia’s primary care program aims to promote the early detection and best practice management of kidney disease and linked conditions to health professionals working in primary care settings. We do this through the developing educational content, the delivery of educational workshops, training, guidelines, resources and practice tools, and programs for Primary Care health professionals (GPs, nurses, pharmacists, Aboriginal health workers and others). This work is part of a key pillar in our 25-year aspiration to End Dialysis by 2050.

The Primary Care Program Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of our primary care education program. This involves coordinating the planning, development, promotion, implementation, evaluation and reporting for our primary care workshops and resources for health professionals and consumers at a national level. The incumbent will work collaboratively with an experienced and passionate team.

Key Responsibilities include:

Coordinate the delivery of the primary care education program

Promotion of Kidney Health Australia’s educational services and resources to potential host organisations

Coordinating all aspects of education events from bookings, engaging and briefing expert presenters, education accreditation, preparation of workshop materials, evaluation and reporting

Liaising with workshop hosts and speakers from the initial enquiry until completion of evaluation reports

Maintain accurate activity and evaluation data and undertake program reporting to inform future program decisions and accreditation reporting requirements.

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders necessary for the effective delivery of the primary care program.

Education Accreditation

Complete training with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to obtain/ maintain CPD representative status.

Ensure all Kidney Health Australia education meets the requirements of accrediting bodies (RACGP, ACRRM, APNA, AMA CPDHome, PSA, and NATSIWAP) and that required processes are adhered to, including meeting reporting timeframes.

Explain and promote Kidney Health Australia accreditation services to potential education hosts.

Advise KHA team of requirements for accreditation and ensure that all educational content and program delivery adheres to accreditation standards.

Review and update clinical resources and tools and educational modules.

Coordinate the review of and required updates for Kidney Health Australia clinical and consumer resources, education and website content.

Review modules and materials as required to make sure they are kept up to date and reflect best practice recommendations.

Coordinate the promotion, sales and distribution of Kidney Health Australia clinical and consumer resources.

Primary Care Projects

· Collaborate with other team members on the delivery of primary care projects and initiatives.

Qualifications / Experience

Essential:

Tertiary qualifications in health / social sciences / education or other relevant discipline or experience within a similar role in a health organisation

Desirable:

Experience working in health (primary care), education or sciences

Knowledge of current kidney and urinary tract disease-related management and prevention strategies

Knowledge of the primary care environment and processes and systems used to manage chronic diseases.

Website CMS content management.

· Power BI and Google Analytics reporting experience.

To be successful in this role you will have:

High level oral and written communication skills –able to communicate effectively and confidently via email and phone and in person.

High level of computer skills in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Dynamics 365, Zoom & Zoom webinars, MS Teams.

Proven organisational and time-management skills

Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks in a changing environment

Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work effectively both within a team and autonomously and contribute to a positive team environment.

Friendly and enthusiastic

Can-do attitude

Drive, enthusiasm and the ability to react quickly to change.

Values compatible with Kidney Health Australia culture

What is on offer?

Tenure: Permanent full-time position.

Start Date: Available immediately

Hours of Work 1.0 FTE

Flexible workplace: option of completing some work hours from home

Location of work: Kidney Health Australia offices in Adelaide (Kent Town)

Why work with us?

As a registered charity, Kidney Health Australia offers attractive salary packaging options, helping to maximise your take-home pay

We are a certified ‘Great Place To Work’

We have a highly engaged and friendly team and a welcoming workplace culture.

Your day-to-day work will help improves people’s lives!

Remuneration

The FTE remuneration is $75,000 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation.

As a registered charity, Kidney Health Australia offers attractive salary packaging options, helping to maximise your take-home pay

How to Apply

If you are interested in being part of our friendly & successful team, please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria by COB Wed 30th April 2025

For more information or a copy of the position description, please contact

Claire Sheeky,
Primary Care Program Manager
[email protected]
Ph: 1800 454 363