Continuity of Care Project Manager Location: South Australia
Employment Type: Part-Time (30 hours per week) - Work from home arrangements available
Salary: $79,575.74 per annum, plus superannuation and excellent salary sacrifice opportunities
Contract: Fixed term until 31st July 2025
Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal mothers and children? SAWCAN is seeking an experienced and strategic Continuity of Care Project Manager to lead a transformative project that enhances continuity of care across the region. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), community members, and government entities to drive meaningful change.
About the role As the Continuity of Care Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate testing activities aimed at improving continuity of care protocols for Aboriginal families. This critical role serves as a bridge between communities, ACCHOs, and health services, ensuring that the experiences of Aboriginal mothers and children, particularly from regional and remote areas, are at the centre of the project's design and implementation.
Key responsibilities Co-design and implementation - Support the co-design of the Continuity of Care Protocols Program, ensuring that the voice of the ACCHO sector is central to the strategy.
Collaboration - Work closely within the SAWCAN Partner Organisations, testing networks, and SA Health to ensure a collaborative approach to project implementation.
Active participation - Engage in testing activities, sharing tools, resources, and best practices to enhance program outcomes.
What we're looking for
Demonstrated experience in the ACCHO space, particularly in maternal and child health.Strong project management skills, with a focus on system improvement and collaboration.Experience in co-designing health programs with Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders.An understanding of systems thinking, governance, and partnership management.Familiarity with data-sharing protocols and health information systems, such as My Health Record (MHR). Why work with SAWCAN?
Make a difference - Lead programs that create meaningful change in Aboriginal communities.Grow your career - SAWCAN offers professional development opportunities and the chance to work on innovative projects.Collaborative team environment - Work alongside a passionate team committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people. How to apply
If you are passionate about health system improvement and have experience in project management, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages each) detailing your experience in line with the key responsibilities. Include the contact details of three professional references.
For more information or to submit an application, please contact Polly Paerata at [email protected]. To access the full position description, please download it from our Linktree in the bio section of our social media pages.
Want to find out more:
Position enquiries and applications to:
Polly Paerata
Executive Manager, SAWCAN
E: [email protected] Applications close: 5pm Friday 8th November 2024