Primary Care Coordinator

Position DetailsReference Number 183416
Position Title Primary Care Coordinator
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Public Health & Healthcare Partnerships
Location Newcomb CHC
Salary $2,185.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary

• Gain invaluable experience leading a high performing Primary Care team
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Ongoing permanent full time role (80 hours per fortnight)

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned in central Geelong, the in North Geelong, the , a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four spanning the Region, that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. and world renowned that that advances health and wellbeing for all.Newcomb Community HealthBarwon Health has five major community health centres, Corio, Belmont, Newcomb, Torquay and Anglesea which provide a range of services to the Barwon region. Services provided by the Newcomb Community Health Centre include podiatry, physiotherapy, psychology, social work, nutrition, speech pathology, community health nursing and occupational therapy. Barwon Health Community Nursing is a HACC funded service and also provides care for clients requiring Hospital in the Home, Post-Acute and Palliative care.About the roleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinician with a strong Primary Care background to fill a full time permanent role.This role will lead the Primary Care Health Team, based in the Eastern Suburbs of Geelong. This role is part of the broader East Area Health Team, focusing on delivering high quality care, linking into a range of services delivered from the Newcomb Community Health Centre and locally in our community.This role will coordinate daily operations of the team and assist in planning, implementation and organisation of care aligned with the model. It will ensure that the team strives to achieve excellent health outcomes for the community, by providing person centred and integrated service that enables efficient and effective care delivery.Working in partnership with services at their site, will see the Coordinator be proactive in identifying opportunities, which support partnership approaches to health delivery.About the cultureThere is a strong and supportive team culture in our services. Working together across a range of disciplines staff have a focus on clients and their health improvement or improving self-management skills to enhance living with chronic illness. Our team culture can be best described as forward striving, involved, empathetic and innovative.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our

page on the Barwon Health website. is an easy commute from all suburbs * Access to employee wellness program

• A genuine community feel - we look after each other
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers

, and the Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditureDiversity and InclusionAt Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: At least 7 years' experience as a health professional
Essential: Extensive experience in delivering community based services.
Essential: Proven ability to lead and motivate staff through change
Essential: Demonstrated experience in quality and safety initiatives
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Carol Mioduchowski
Contact Person Job Title Acting East Area Manager
Contact Number 0407 044 231
Contact Email carolmi@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 05/04/2024