Make a meaningful contribution to improved health care by identifying and supporting real solutions Full-time, permanent Competitive salary ($80k - $85k) + super + not-for-profit salary packaging Locations: Hobart, Launceston or Ulverstone – You choose!About theopportunity Our Health Program Coordinators (Primary Health Consultants) play a key part in contributing to understanding the needs for priority population groups and planning responses that support people to have improved access to primary care services (such as general practice and allied health).On a daily basis, you will have the opportunity to learn about and work across a range of different health topics and help identify local solutions to address health issues and barriers to accessing health care. What you would be doing Reporting to the Manager – Sector Improvement you will: Engage with health sector service providers and stakeholders to understand local needs Research best practice approaches to respond to those needs Help design solutions and support their implementation Here's what you'll look like You may have a background (or relevant qualifications) in working with people in priority population groups and health sectors such as: residential aged care, intellectual disability, homelessness, multicultural communities, family, domestic or sexual violence or palliative care. Or, you have community development or health policy experience Proven ability to gather information to help build evidence for decision making A model of teamwork and collaboration You'll be a culture champion – understanding that every day, you play an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work.Benefits of working with us… Salary packaging up to $15,900 – less tax means 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 working option – blend of working from the office and home-based office (after completion of 6 months) Discounted private health insurance Generous leave and family care benefits, such as; additional 5 days of paid Carer's Leave per year, paid Parental Leave, 3 days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year Friendly and inclusive workplace culture which embraces the diversity of its people Here's some information about us… We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Australian Government to connect care and keep Tasmanians well and out of hospital.We are one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia and operate statewide with offices in Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone.Our people and our values are an important part of what makes Primary Health Tasmania a great place to work.Everything we do is underpinned by our core values – respect, collaboration, results and professionalism. How to apply If you demonstrate an incredible work ethic and have a strong desire to make your mark in a dynamic workplace environment, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a current resumé and a cover letter responding to the essential and desirable criteria from the position description on our website: www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/careers. To learn more about this opportunity please Monique Johnson, Manager – Sector Improvement on 03 6215 8513 Applications close Sunday 16 June 2024 Diversity Statement We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We recognise the richness that diversity brings to our workplace and believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their ages, nationalities, abilities, religions, genders, sexualities and cultural identities.Primary Health Network Program – an Australian Government initiative
