AddressLooking for a new role that enables you to work for a dynamic social impact organisation driving innovation and health reform? Looking to work with an open-minded, innovative team of driven individuals? Working as our Program Coordinator maybe the way to achieve that.
If you have been out of the workforce, uncertain about meeting all the criteria or if confidence is a concern, don't let that hold you back. We highly value transferable skills and are open to discussing possibilities with you.
We are proud of the diversity of our staff and the community we support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and all other backgrounds to apply. This role is a full-time contract until June 2025, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.
From supporting front line primary care providers, to driving health data reform, leading first-of-kind research projects, to launching innovative models of collaborative care, WentWest prides itself in thinking outside of the box and being ahead of the curve. As the Primary Health Network for Western Sydney, we act as a change agent for health reform and bring together partners from across the health, education, justice and social sectors so that people from all backgrounds can access cohesive, holistic, quality care. We see challenge as an opportunity for innovation and are driven by our joint vision of building healthier communities, empowering individuals and supporting a sustainable primary health care workforce and system.
In 2021 WentWest was awarded the silver award for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program at the Australian HR Awards. Over the years, we have refined the flexibility, wellbeing and health resources available to support our teams and their families and ensured that our staff have the best opportunities and environment for learning and development. Our commitment to our employees comes from the belief that building a healthy community begins by building an engaged, empowered and healthy workforce.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a team of skilled, dedicated professionals driving social change, then WentWest is for you.
Our Values:
Organisational Cultural fit is just as important as your technical capability and experience. We are very proud of our workplace culture; it sets us apart from other organisations. We are looking for someone who aligns with and displays our core values as they achieve in their role:
Resect, Excellence, Leadership, Equity and Creativity
About the Role
As the Program Coordinator (Mental Health) you’ll be part of our Mental Health Team. The responsibilities include effectively coordinating our team projects and activities, enabling timely delivery of the Head to Health Referral program.
Your day to day responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the research and identification of pathways to Mental Health and psychosocial services across Western Sydney.
- Develop and maintain an effective and comprehensive service directory encompassing knowledge on region specific service providers. This includes knowledge of local health and wellbeing service providers, including understanding of waitlists and service requirements to enable efficient and effective referrals.
- Maintain accurate records within the database and other software, as required.
- Collaborating with Referral Team and communicating with local service providers to ensure referrals are received, allocated and actioned appropriately.
- Actively engage in workflow quality improvement processes.
- Provide regular updates, advice, and information to stakeholders on initiative’s progress and emerging risks; work closely with colleagues to mitigate and resolve issues.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- 2+years' experience in project coordination
- Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of teams and stakeholders
- Capable of working autonomously with good attention to detail
- Demonstrated intermediate proficiency level of Microsoft suite
- Exceptional work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude, open-mindedness and ability to work in a changing environment.
If this sounds like you, then read more about the role by downloading the position description from the Careers page on the WentWest website
Ready to join the team?
To be the successful candidate you must meet the position requirements as well as provide a current National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Current NSW Drivers License and access to transport as regular travel is required as part of the role within the Western Sydney area is required. Full working rights to work in Australia are required for this role.
For further information about the organisation and the Job Description, please visit the careers page on our website.
