Ongoing Full-Time – 76 hours per fortnightAvailable nowAn exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified candidate to become the Director of Primary Care Services at Portland District Health.In this role you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all services, programs and people that comprise the division: Primary Care Service and ensure the development and provision of high-quality and comprehensive health care services in accordance with Portland District Health (PDH) strategic plan, policies, procedures, and budget to achieve the best in health for our communities. You are responsible to lead, direct, plan and manage the physical, human, and financial sources of the division: Primary Care Service to ensure the effective and efficient provision of high-quality and comprehensive health care services, in line with the organisational objectives, corporate and business plans of the PDH and with the policy directions of Victorian Department of Health.About you:Relevant Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience working in a public health related field.Post graduate qualification in management or leadership.Exceptional leadership skills and demonstrated change management ability to drive a culture of achievement of organisational objectives.Extensive knowledge of issues and policies affecting community-based health services in Victoria.Demonstrated ability to develop internal /external partnerships that support delivery of range of health services.Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a medium sized operating budget and complex and contentious issues, with high-level critical thinking and sound decision making. Please click here to view Position Description. About us:Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and PathologyA 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatmentResidential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside LodgeAn extensive range of primary and community services for the local communityPDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information. Additional Benefits:Salary PackagingOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSocial ClubFree parkingGMHBA health insurance corporate rateFlexible working conditionsEmployee Assistance programWellbeing Initiatives The Region – Glenelg Shire:Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites. How to apply:Applications are through PDH website and must include:A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance. Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:Police Record CheckCurrent Victorian Working with Children's' checkCurrent Immunisation status. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy. Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
