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Form of workAbout the team
The Capital Health Network (CHN) Projects and Planning Team undertakes population health planning which underpins CHN activities and decision making. The team collaboratively delivers the Health Needs Assessments, as well as scoping services and solutions to meet identified Health Needs and gaps in ACT services. The CHN Projects and Planning Team supports and monitors community engagement activities, data analysis, and project management to inform CHN’s work of improving the health and wellbeing of Canberrans.
About the role
The full-time Project Officer will work closely with the Community Health Research Officer and Data Analysts to support delivery of the Multicultural Access and After Hours Needs Assessments. You will use stakeholder management skills to plan and undertake relevant engagement activities, while working collaboratively with relevant CHN teams to contribute to the understanding of the community’s Health Needs.
See yourself in our team
If you have a passion for community health and wellbeing and want to work within a collaborative team, this role is for you. Your analytical and problem-solving skills together with your proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders will see you playing a key role in the delivery of the Health Needs Assessments for the Canberra community.
Work location
This position has been designed so you can successfully perform part of your role from the comfort of your home office if desired, and part or all your work time from our newly renovated corporate Deakin office in Canberra. We support flexibility at CHN and happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.
Working at CHN
CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network is dedicated and committed to an effective and connected primary health care system for Canberrans. Our talented team brings together their diverse skills and expertise to integrate health care, strengthen health equity and improve health outcomes.
At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.
Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:
- Flexible working arrangements to promote sustainable teams and work life balance
- A career pathway with learning programs and a professional development fund
- Exciting, diverse, and fulfilling work at the heart of Canberra’s primary health system
- Newly renovated corporate office in Deakin
- Collaborative workplace culture and supportive team environment
- An opportunity to work with key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector
- A diverse and inclusive workplace built on values and wellbeing
- Attractive remuneration package, including the option to salary package up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year
- Close proximity to some of the best coffee shops in Canberra and free public parking.
Salary: $84,515 plus superannuation
How to apply
Applications close: 11.59pm, 16 February 2024
Position documentation can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant
Please apply using the ‘apply’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.
Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.
For further enquiries: Please contact Chris Wood, General Manager, Policy and Planning: ***********@chnact.org.au
CHN, ACT’s PHN welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Capital Health Network will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ***********@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8*** and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
