Project Manager - Centre of Excellence in Healthy Aging$130,000 - $159,999 per annum + salary packagingAbout the Centre of Excellence in Healthy AgingAustralians are living older for longer, but we need to live younger for longer.
Improvements in life expectancy are resulting in an ageing population, but are we all living well up until death?
The science around prevention of chronic disease and frailty, the enemies of healthy aging, is rapidly evolving.
Primary and secondary preventive activities across the aging journey, particularly in early aging, are needed to both improve quality of life and independence in our aging community.Inala Primary Care, seven primary care services across Australia and several industry partners are creating The National Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Healthy Aging.Vision and ActivitiesThe overarching vision of our CoE in Healthy Aging is to recognise that aging is a lifelong process.
Health and wellbeing in youth, early and middle adulthood determine quality of life and chronic disease burdens in older adulthood.
The CoE in Healthy Aging aims to translate and adapt existing models of evidence-based care, utilising or adapting existing infrastructure to improve the care journey for older Australians and a commitment to sustainable care delivery now and into the future.Core Activities (in order of priority)Provide clinical delivery: Immediately translate, adapt and implement novel models of care to sustainably support healthy aging at every life stage.Teach: Provide professional development and education opportunities to other healthcare providers locally, nationally and internationally.Advocate: Influence policy and health systems to reimagine models of care and funding to better support healthy aging across the nation.Research: Have robust evaluation processes in place to measure outcomes and success of the novel approaches in healthy aging.Position PurposeThe Project Manager, CoE in Healthy Aging is a new position that will play a key role in supporting the successful development of our healthy aging project plans as well as contributing to the delivery of the plan in collaboration with the broader primary care community, external partners and stakeholders.This role provides an outstanding leadership opportunity for a collaborative and strategic thinker who enjoys contributing hands-on delivery expertise with a broad range of stakeholders.Key Responsibility AreasDefine project objectives, scope, roles and responsibilities in a detailed project plan.Define resource requirements and manage resource availability and allocation.Outline and oversee budget based on requirements.Identify and engage potential partners and stakeholders to support the delivery of the plan.Manage and contribute to delivery of the project.Organise events and training programs that advocate for healthy aging.Track project delivery and provide reports on project status to key stakeholders.Develop and maintain a project risk register.Manage relationships, engagement and communication with key stakeholders.Evaluate first 12 months activity against the plan and desired outcomes.Participate in regular Steering and Clinical Governance Committee meetings.Contribute actively to meetings.Support the development of agendas, papers, minutes and actions.Demonstrate commitment to the CoE's vision and values.Abide by the CoE's policies and procedures.Maintain confidentiality of information about service users, partners and stakeholders.Key Selection CriteriaStrong project management skills, with proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders.Strategic thinker with the capability to operationalise plans.Skilled in partnership development and identifying growth opportunities.Creative, innovative and resourceful, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Adept at prioritising and managing competing deadlines effectively.Proven ability to build and leverage networks.Experience and/or relationships in the health and/or not-for-profit sectors.Background in clinical care, particularly in Primary Care.Other informationThis position is full-time, initially for approximately 7 months (ending 30th June 2025), with potential for extension up to six years.
It includes a three-month probationary period.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years of project management experience do you have?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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