A healthy community. A healthy career.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger, something good?

At South Western Sydney Primary Health Network, our mission is simple. We’re building healthier communities.

Through connection and care, we tackle the healthcare challenges of our region by supporting primary health providers. And as a not-for-profit, we’re passionate about improving services to meet the diverse health needs of our region.

That really matters. And so do you.

Your impact, where you’re really needed.

As our highly valued Practice Advancement Officer, you’ll use your experience working in the primary healthcare industry, change management, project management and excellent communication skills to support general practice in quality improvement and best practice methods, digital health, MyMedicare, patient data management and programs such as My Care Partners.

You’ll make an impact at scale by:

Developing and maintaining positive and effective working relationships with general practices to support the uptake of various Department of Health and Aged Care initiatives including MyMedicare

Interpreting data to support quality improvement activities in general practice

Promoting change management and practice transformation activities by implementing the My Care Partners program

Providing general practice support via various interaction methods to allocated general practices

Collaborating with your peers in the development and implementation of new health projects

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Tertiary qualifications in health, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and experience.

Demonstrated experience working in the primary healthcare industry, including working with General Practitioners

The ability to build, develop and sustain positive partnerships and productive working relationships with all levels of stakeholders, with a commitment to customer service

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent computer skills, including word processing, data entry and use of a range of software applications

The ability to deliver information in a primary health care setting, with the skills to influence change for improvement in the quality of primary health care service delivery

Demonstrated experience in developing projects and/or implementing health projects.

Current driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle.

Why South Western Sydney PHN?

We’re a values-driven organisation that treats you as a whole person and values your unique contribution.

What we do isn’t easy, and there are lots of moving parts. But we’re invested in our region’s health, and in your wellbeing.

Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

Impact whole communities through connection and care.

As our Practice Advancement Officer, you’ll help us support primary health providers, move the dial on health care, and make lives better every day.

Find the support you need to be you and thrive.

Your work with us matters enormously, and so do you. Here, you’ll be trusted to work how it suits you - whether that means a late start to fit in a school run, an early finish for a family birthday, or mixing up your home and office days. And you’ll find approachable and supportive leaders who help you grow and achieve, your way.

Work with kind, talented people who are passionate about primary health.

We know that so much of how you feel at work depends on the colleagues around you. At SWSPHN, you’ll belong to a team of incredibly good, supportive and passionate people who get stuck in and make a difference, together.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger?

Join SWSPHN and build a healthy career that works for you.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB Monday 23 June 2025. To find out more, contact Karly Adams, Practice Advancement Team Lead, on 02 4632 3018.

12 month contract with possible extension dependent on funding.

$72,150 to $79,950 + 12% superannuation and tax-free salary packaging.

The communities we support are very diverse, and so are their healthcare needs. SWSPHN benefits greatly from a team that brings together many different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.