Workforce Development Project Coordinator
Western Victoria Primary Health Network
Posted 7 days ago
Workforce Development Project Coordinator
Fulltime
Fixed term contract: to November 2027
Location: Hybrid based from anywhere in the western Victoria region
(Ballarat or Geelong area)
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 WVPHN
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
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Workforce Development Project Coordinator to join our Workforce Development team at WVPHN.
In this dynamic role, you’ll coordinate and manage a range of workforce development projects across the region in supporting primary care providers through education, collaboration, and capacity-building initiatives.
Working closely with the Workforce Development leadership team, you’ll oversee projects from planning through to evaluation, help deliver online and face-to-face learning opportunities, and play an integral part in building a skilled and sustainable primary care workforce across western Victoria.
Duties include:
Lead the design, coordination and delivery of Project ECHO and other education initiatives.
Manage end-to-end project activities, including planning, implementation, procurement and evaluation.
Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the primary care workforce.
Facilitate networks and forums to identify workforce needs, gaps and opportunities across the region.
Prepare project documentation, briefings, reports and risk management updates for key stakeholders.
Key Selection Criteria (KSC's)
Essential:
Tertiary qualification in project management, health or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Proven experience in project coordination or management, ideally within the health or community services sector.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate online learning programs or webinars.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships.
Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Desirable:
Project Management certification.
Experience in quality improvement or health system integration projects.
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, Friday 24 October 2025
Please include:
CV
Cover letter
Statement addressing all key selection criteria and 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:
Katrina Pilbeam, Manager Workforce Education and Capacity Building
P: (03) 5304 5613
About Western Victoria Primary Health Network
Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is committed to quality and accessible primary health care for western Victoria.
Western Victoria PHN was established on 1 July 2015 and has replaced the Grampians, Barwon and Great South Coast Medicare Locals. We are a not for profit organisation, responsible for delivering on the following two objectives set by the Federal Government:
Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.
Improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Our summary Strategic Intent Statement is now available.
Western Victoria PHN’s governance, management, staff and advisory structures reflect the diversity of community aspirations and challenges across the region.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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