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Form of workPWHSAC is seeking to appoint a Programs & Health Promotions Manager to lead with passion, drive and commitment to ensure that the organisation can deliver health outcomes in a complex and changing environment.
About the Role
Reporting to CEO, the Programs & Health Promotions Manager will be responsible for the provision of high-level planning, policy development, implementation and evaluation of health and community care services and programs within the Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation. The role will also provide leadership to teams who deliver the programs and will provide executive consultation to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Manage, report and evaluate on the various PWHSAC government funded programmes, ensuring that they meet the needs of the community
- Present reports and updates to the CEO and PWHSAC Board on program activities, services, arising issues and key outcomes
- Liaise with Aboriginal communities in the PWHSAC service footprint to ensure a planned, coordinated and integrated service response to community needs and maximise opportunities within the scope of available resources
- Ensure that the performance of the team of Health and Administrative professionals are led effectively including the completion of annual performance appraisals, KPIs and service levels are set and met, and underperformance is addressed empathetic and professional manner
- Utilise and share data with the CEO and leadership group to realign services wherever possible
- Provide high-level strategic advice and analysis to the CEO for the management of key initiatives and programs including identifying changes in the external political, social and economic environments
- Support the CEO in consulting in a culturally appropriate manner with the Aboriginal community and their representatives on needs and appropriate service responses
- Participate in quality reviews as necessary with the relevant review bodies including the preparation of information, advice and feedback
You possess strong people management skills and have successfully led and developed community health programs. Importantly, you have knowledge of Aboriginal culture, experience working within an Aboriginal Primary Health Care setting and an understanding of contemporary issues relating to the delivery of health services in a regional setting.
Other key skills and attributes include:
- Tertiary qualifications in a suitable field such Business, Primary Health Care, Leadership, Community Services or similar
- Experience and proven management performance and delivery of program outcomes in a similar role
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Issues surrounding Primary Health Care principles
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal people in a way which displays empathy, cultural understanding and sensitivity
- Highly developed negotiation, communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Proven ability to negotiate with senior officers of the government, non-government sector, private and community organisations.
An attractive salary and a 3-year fixed-term contract will be available for the successful candidate.
If this sounds like the role for you, and you would like to learn more, please contact Matt Hobby at Perks People Solutions for a confidential conversation on (08) 8273 9385. For a copy of the Position Description please email info@ppsconsulting.com.au
Applications close Feb 16th 2024 5:00 pm.
