Access 2 Health - Program Officer

Do you love being out on the road instead of stuck in the office? Is one of your strengths the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a passion for helping the community? If this sounds like you then read on…

The position

The Tasmanian Department of Health has contracted HR+ to rollout the Access 2 Health initiative in the Meander Valley and Northern Midlands. There is also an Access 2 Health project officer in George Town that you will work collaboratively with. The goal of this exciting new position will be to increase access to health services in those communities. 

You will consult with the community in Meander Valley and the Northern Midlands to determine gaps in access to healthcare and to identify health assets.  You will conduct research, community consultations and work in a solution focused manner. You will develop a local improvement plan based on what you discover. 

An understanding of the issues facing primary health, aged care and the NDIS sectors will be highly regarded. And the ability to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds is essential. Health promotion and the delivery of training/ information sessions will also play a key part of your position. This is a part time position, 4 days per week (30 hours). 

HR+ is committed to inclusivity and diversity and we encourage anyone with lived experience of disability to apply.

The organisation

HR+ is a not-for-profit incorporated association contracted by the Australian and Tasmanian governments to recruit and retain general practitioners, nursing and allied health professionals in Tasmania, with an emphasis on rural and remote communities.  Our organisation is one of seven Rural Workforce Agencies funded by the Australian Government nationally.  HR+ also delivers the Health Workforce Scholarship Program and are a registered NDIS provider of Coordination of Supports and Plan Management.

The HR+ main office is in Launceston and the position is based within this office. The office has been fitted out with the latest technology and the greenery is multiplying by the day. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of co-workers and management that would bend over backwards to help you out. 

The culture is a one of a kind - just ask any one of our team who will tell you about all the benefits of working for HR+, including ongoing professional development, additional paid time off, impromptu lunches and morning teas to celebrate just about everything that happens at work and at home. HR+ is a fun, innovative place to work and somewhere all staff are heard equally. 

What’s on offer?

As a not for profit and a health promotion charity, HR+ provides salary packaging options. A generous salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with skills and experience. 

On top of that we have well above award working conditions including paid Christmas leave during our office shut down, paid Easter Tuesday, paid leave loading, paid leave to volunteer and apart from all the additional paid time off when we are at work we like to celebrate with food! 

Oh, and if you appreciate an indoor plant then you are going to love coming to work here and being surrounded by our ever-growing jungle… 

To apply 

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, you can obtain a Position Description by contacting Peter Barns on 6332 8600 or email ******@hrplustas.com.au

To be considered for this role you will need to address the selection criteria (as outlined in the position description) and provide an up-to-date copy of your CV. Applications should be emailed directly to the above email address, and applications received through seek will not be considered.

Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 24th March 2024. 

HR+ is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing. All staff are required to hold a current WWVP clearance and agree to the HR+ Child Safe Code of Conduct.