Manager, Primary Health Workforce Planning

About the team

The Capital Health Network (CHN) Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (WPP) Program provides advice on general practice workforce needs and training capacity to the Department of Health and Aged Care to inform the Australian General Practice Training distribution targets. CHN is the lead organisation of a consortium of the 11 ACT/NSW Primary Health Networks (PHNs).

About the role

The Manager, Primary Health Workforce Planning will lead the collection and development of high-quality evidence to inform where the community needs more Primary Health Workforce in NSW and the ACT, and provide guidance, coaching and support to the WPP research and data team. The position will liaise and coordinate issues around data and data governance, working with all ACT and NSW (PHNs and other stakeholders.

See yourself in our team

Your highly developed analytical, planning and communication skills will allow you to have a statewide influence in support of the WPP Team who make recommendations about GP training locations across the ACT and NSW. You will manage a team to oversee data analysis, as well as coordinating inputs from all ACT and NSW PHNs. While you will work within the WPP Team, by working at an innovative organisation, you will also have the opportunity contribute to process improvement and broader CHN projects and initiatives.

Work location

This position has been designed so you can successfully perform part of your role from the comfort of your home office if desired, and part or all your work time from our newly renovated corporate Deakin office in Canberra. We support flexibility at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Work at CHN

CHN, ACT’s PHN is dedicated and committed to an effective and connected Primary Health care system for Canberrans. Our talented team brings together their diverse skills and expertise to integrate health care, strengthen health equity and improve health outcomes.

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote sustainable teams and work life balance
• A career pathway with learning programs and a professional development fund
• Exciting, diverse, and fulfilling work at the heart of Canberra’s Primary Health system
• Newly renovated corporate office in Deakin
• Collaborative workplace culture and supportive team environment
• An opportunity to work with key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector
• A diverse and inclusive workplace built on values and wellbeing
• Attractive remuneration package, including the option to salary package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year
• Close proximity to some of the best coffee shops in Canberra and free public parking.

Salary: $103,257 – 107,179 plus superannuation

How to apply

Applications close: 11.59pm, 29 February 2024.

Position documentation can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant

Please apply using the ‘apply’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

For further enquiries: Please contact Philippa Gately, Senior Manager, Workforce Planning and Prioritisation: ***********@chnact.org.au

CHN, ACT’s PHN welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Capital Health Network will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ***********@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8*** and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.