12 month full time contract

How to Apply:

Please download the Information Package (including Position Description) from the WNSWPHN website: https://wnswphn.org.au/workwithus

Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected] by 11.59pm 10 June 2025 (do not apply via Seek).

Your application must include a separate statement addressing each of the selection criteria along with your resume. Applications missing either of these documents will not be accepted.

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 (including 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

Position Purpose:

The role will deliver a strategic approach to WNSW PHN’s planning for and support in the event of and following disasters and emergencies to ensure rapid re-establishment of general practice, pharmacy, allied health, and mental health services, where these services have been disrupted, and there is a critical need to community functioning and recovery.

The position will work across the organisation to further enhance WNSW PHN's disaster and emergency management maturity including evaluation of provider preparedness and response capabilities. This role will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The position will in the event of a natural disaster or emergency work with the executive to coordinate the PHN’s operational response.

Selection Criteria

Essential

· Undergraduate Qualification in Health, Business, or Project Management.

· Emergency management experience and understanding of the State Emergency Rescue Management Act.

· Experience in a project management role with a sound knowledge of contemporary business and project management practices.

· Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture including a commitment to cultural awareness and safety.

· Proven track record in stakeholder management, including an ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships.

· Exceptional communication skills and the ability to liaise with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational goals and performance.

· Advanced computer skills required for MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

· Demonstrated experience in primary health care sector.

· Capacity to travel within western NSW; hold a current driver’s licence.

Desirable

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Well-developed analytical problem-solving skills.

· 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.