Activity Lead: Covid-19 Vulnerable Populations

About Us

WA Primary Health Alliance is part of the Australian Government's national Primary Health Network (PHN) program which aims to strengthen, improve, and connect the primary care system. As the operator of Western Australia's three PHNs, our state-wide structure and strong partnerships allow us to deliver better health, together.

At the heart of our Vision and Mission is an ongoing commitment to working closely with GPs, health professionals, service providers, hospitals, government and the community to strengthen primary care state-wide.

We are united in working towards a more connected and collaborative primary health care system to improve health equity and health outcomes for all Western Australians, particularly those at risk of poor health.

We are guided by our Strategic Plan 2023 - 2026.To find out more about us and what we do, please go to our website: https://www.wapha.org.au/about-us/

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture for all our staff, health providers, partners, and community members. The contribution and participation of people with diverse bodies, identities and experiences is crucial to the work we do and allows us to shape a health system that is fit for the future.

WA Primary Health Alliance acknowledges, and pays respect to, the Traditional Owners and Elders of this country. We recognise their diversity and the significant importance of their cultural heritage, values, beliefs, and self-determination in contributing to the positive health and wellbeing of the whole community. We also acknowledge and welcome all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, aromantic and other rainbow (LGBTIQA+) communities and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of people's bodies, identities, relationships, and experiences.

We encourage applications from every background and ability, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people from multicultural backgrounds and people with disability.

The role

The Activity Lead plays a pivotal role in managing, coordinating, and overseeing key projects and initiatives aimed at improving primary healthcare services. This role involves leading and motivating teams, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget. The Activity Lead engages with internal and external stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements, communicates project status and risks to stakeholders and senior management, and manages project resources effectively using WAPHA's corporate tools and systems. The appointee is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement within the team. Additionally, the Activity Lead ensures that projects align with relevant health priority strategies and contribute to promoting health equity and access to primary care services for vulnerable population groups.

This role will be offered as a Full-time Max -term contract for 12 months and offers the flexibility to work from home and office.

Key tasks and responsibilities includes but not limited to:

• Ensures proposed activities and Activity Work Plans are approved and undertaken in accordance with WAPHA's governance committees and requirements.
• Provide guidance to inform planning, practice improvement, system integration and commissioning of related activities.
• Provide guidance and work with relevant stakeholders to deliver activity outcomes.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for a group of stakeholders; responsible for delivery of activities or projects on behalf of the stakeholder group.
• Delivery of specified activities or projects within pre-agreed tolerance levels in relation to quality, cost, and time.
• Develop and support activities to increase community and provider awareness and understanding of the availability of services.
• Identify gaps and incorporate opportunities to integrate health services, create a better experience for patients, encourage better use of health resources, and eliminate service duplication into activities.
• Develop and manage budgets against your activity/project. Allocate resources appropriately and ensure their optimal utilisation. Identify and address resource constraints and conflicts.
• Establish collaborative partnerships with General Practice, RACH providers. Local government, community services and other key stakeholders to influence the delivery of services in a way that promotes health equity.
• Work collaboratively with providers to strengthen access to primary care services particularly for vulnerable population groups.

About you

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Essential experience and education

• Tertiary level qualifications or relevant demonstrated experience in project management, human services delivery, or other relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering end-to-end projects or activities using appropriate tools to plan, manage and monitor progress towards goals.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to develop strategies and ideas.
• Highly organised and ability to skilfully manage multiple team members, stakeholders and/or agencies, managing output and content.
• Highly developed communication skills - written, oral and presentational.
• Proficiency with literacy of information and communication technology including project management software, word processing, software packages and spreadsheets.
• Ability to lead cross portfolio teams to deliver activity outcomes.
• Strategic thinking with demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health service delivery within the Western Australian health and social context.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid Working Arrangement that combines remote work (3-4 days per week) with office presence in our modern Subiaco office (1-2 days per week).
• Commitment to Employee Development
• Salary Packaging - WAPHA's arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
• Competitive salary
• Professional development allowance ($1k per year)
• 20 days paid annual leave & 10 days of paid personal leave accrued per annum.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave.
• Gifted paid day off during Christmas.
• Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme
• All employees have access to LinkedIn learning.
• Study leave options available.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years)

To Apply

Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Your application should include your CV along with a cover letter. The cover letter should outline your interest in working for WAPHA and address the selection criteria as outlined in the job advertisement demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Applications close Wednesday 20th March 2024.

WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.

For further information please email . Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided - applications received by email will not be accepted.