PHN Hunter New England and Central Coast – Armidale NSW
Location | Flexible – Armidale, Erina, Newcastle, or TamworthHours | Part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.8 hours/week)Application Close Date | 5pm Friday 1 NovemberAnnual Full-Time Equivalent Salary | $93,015 - $109,977 + 11.5% super + salary packagingJoin us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness in the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions!
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Homelessness Commissioning Coordinator to spearhead initiatives aimed at breaking down barriers to primary health care.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative efforts that promote health equity and ensure that individuals without stable housing receive the integrated, culturally appropriate care they deserve.
Why work for usWe are a values-driven organisation and are proud of our culture and the benefits we offer.
We employ highly motivated and passionate people who work together to deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities.
Our values are the basis of everything we do including how we work with each other and the way we connect with our industry partners and the wider community.
We are proud to have been recognised by the 2024 Australian Business Awards as an Employer of Choice.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 (Less tax can mean more take home pay).Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.
).Hybrid model of working from the office and home – WFH up to 60% of working hoursProfessional development / Education & Training opportunities.Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport - access to 650 Gyms & Swimming Pool Facilities).Assistance Program support (EAP).Collaboration with passionate like-minded professionals.Additional Leave for family & community responsibilities.Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period.A supportive team environment.Ability to purchase additional leave.About the RoleIn the position of Commissioning Coordinator - Homelessness, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing access to primary health care for vulnerable populations.
Your focus will be on commissioning innovative services that address the unique health and social challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness.
By fostering strong collaborations with health, social, and community service providers, you will work towards creating a network of support that prioritizes person-centered care.
Your efforts will directly contribute to improving health outcomes and promoting equity within our communities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their housing situation.
If you're ready to lead with compassion and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you!
The successful candidate will have: Tertiary qualifications in health, social work, public health, or a related field.Demonstrated experience in commissioning, program management, or service delivery within the health or homelessness sectors.Strong understanding of the barriers faced by people experiencing homelessness in accessing primary care, and the role of integrated health services in reducing inequities.Proven experience working with vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and those with complex health needs.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and service co-design.Project management experience, with a focus on service integration, data-driven decision making, and outcome evaluation.How to apply: Address the selection criteria (both essential and desirable) in your cover letter.
You will find the selection criteria in the job description which is in the document section of the advertisement.Submit your cover letter and resume to the PHN by hitting the "apply now" button.Our Commitment to DiversityWe believe that our differences are what make us great.
Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation.
We are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy.
Additional Information*PHN's have been funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care since 2015.
This is a maximum term contract until 1 November 2025 and any contract extensions are dependent on ongoing funding.
**Salary: This role is classified as I – M within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications.
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