Palliative Care Project Officer

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is a not for profit health care organisation. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of our people, resulting in resilient communities across the Murrumbidgee.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including;

·         Salary packaging up to $15,900

·         Professional development

·         Flexible working arrangements

·         Supportive team environment

·         Health & Wellbeing initiatives

·         Cultural leave

·         Additional leave between the Christmas and new year period

About the Role

Working as part of a team, the Palliative Care Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation and evaluation of activities that meet the objectives of the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care (GCfAHPC) initiative across the Murrumbidgee region. 

This role will work with internal and external stakeholders, including GPs, medical specialists, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Palliative Care services, aged care providers, the local health district and community groups. 

Essential Criteria  

• Diploma level qualifications and or experience in one or more of the following; health, social welfare, community development, change management.
• Ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of stakeholders, including community groups to achieve project outcomes.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate across a broad range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks and troubleshoot, in order to achieve key objectives within designated timeframes.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region.

Desirable 

• Knowledge of the health and community services system for people with a life limiting illness and their carers/family and current issues particularly in a rural context.

Base Salary: $85,453.60 per annum plus superannuation 

A information package including a position description is available from our website  www.mphn.org.au

Email applications including a covering letter, addressing the essential criteria, and resume to recruitment@mphn.org.au. 

Applications Close: 21 April 2024

For a confidential discussion, please call Shelley Gledhill on 0448928400 or email shelley.gledhill@mphn.org.au