AddressRural Doctors Network (RDN) is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Program Lead to join our team on a part time basis for 12 months to work on initiatives aimed at attracting health professionals to work within regional and rural NSW.
The Program Lead will coordinate a range of existing RDN Future Workforce programs and initiatives targeted at attracting medical, nursing and allied health students in their early career to work in regional and rural NSW.
Reporting to the Future Workforce Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Undertaking end-to-end program management for existing RDN Future Workforce programs and initiatives
- Creating and managing project plans, implementation plans, stakeholder registers and program schedules
- Coordinating and attending program activities and events providing strong program and event management support
- Coordinate and lead students on our four day Go Rural road trips to showcase the benefits of working rurally
- Working closely with the students to support them to understand and navigate the various workforce pathways, scholarships, and programs available to them
- Developing trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support/enable successful program outcomes
- Working closely with the Future Workforce team to promote the Future Workforce programs and initiatives to students and key stakeholders
- Supporting the evaluation of all programs and initiatives
As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to travel to the rural communities we support to deliver these initiatives and programs first-hand! This may include overnight trips as well as some weekend travel.
RDN is open to receiving applications from candidates based in Sydney, Newcastle, or Regional/Rural NSW.
We encourage candidates with transferable skills and experience not within the health sector to apply!
About you
Ideally, you will bring to the position:
- Demonstrated experience in a program/project/event management role with success in applying effective project planning and coordination techniques
- Strong stakeholder relationship/engagement skills with the ability to engage with a high volume of internal and external stakeholders, including students and/or younger people in a professional setting
- Strong coordination and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An appreciation of the health challenges facing regional and rural NSW communities
- Intermediate use of MS Office and CRM database experience. Salesforce knowledge preferred.
- Ability and willingness to undertake regular monthly travel to regional areas
- Current driver’s licence
Why work at RDN?
RDN offers a friendly, diverse culture with a range of generous employment conditions.
We are a passionate team, looking for like-minded individuals who want to make a positive difference to health services within rural and remote areas. We value our staff and their contribution and offer:
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
- Salary packaging benefits
- Access to an EAP
- A workplace culture encouraging autonomy and teamwork where you are empowered to use and develop your skills every day
About Rural Doctors Network
RDN is a not-for-profit, non-government charitable organisation. We are a values-based, diverse organisation with a vision for improved health service access for all Australians - no matter where they live.
We work collaboratively with stakeholder organisations to deliver a range of innovative initiatives and programs with the aim to improve health and wellbeing for rural, remote, Aboriginal, and disadvantaged communities and the many dedicated health professionals who serve them.
To Apply
If this sounds like you, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close when suitable applicants are obtained.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Check and must provide evidence they are vaccinated with at least two (2) doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine.
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace
At RDN we encourage our employees to have an enjoyable and rewarding career with an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity. We strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply.
For a confidential discussion, or if you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact Angelica at *******@nswrdn.com or phone (02) 8337 8191
