AddressOUR CLIENT
Country to Coast (formerly The PHN) is an independent not-for-profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health to improve the health outcomes of the region.
Covering over 169,500 km2, Country to Coast is a culturally safe place to work and embraces diversity in all its forms.
Country to Coast coordinates primary and preventative healthcare – that is, the healthcare that takes place outside of a hospital, such as General Practitioners, allied health, chronic disease management, aged care, mental health and Indigenous health.
The key objectives of Country to Coast are to:
- Enable responsive and dynamic solutions that optimise population health and well-being
- Build healthy, resilient, connected communities – country to coast
THE POSITION
The Healthy AgeingProject Officer delivers operational support to Healthy Ageing programs across the Healthy Ageing and end of life care portfolio.
The Project Officer supports subject matter experts to design, deliver and evaluate Healthy Ageing strategies, programs and initiatives.
The Healthy AgeingProject Officer is passionate about improving health outcomes for Country to Coast’s (CCQ) communities and driving person centred care through health system reform, integration and commissioning.
PERM PART TIME POSITION (0.6FTE - 3 days per week).
Flexible Work From Home options (2 days in office / 1 day WFH)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist subject matter leads to develop, implement and evaluate Healthy Ageing commissioned services, programs and initiatives.
• Prepare and review written documentation ensuring it is clear, succinct and tailored for the intended audience, e.g. reports, newsletter articles, briefs and project and procurement plans
• Undertake desktop research, summarising information with a high degree of accuracy and confirming using a variety of sources
• Assist in the organisation of region-wide meetings and forums with community members and health and social services
• Collate and analyse data
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders in an engaging and professional manner
• Assist in the collation and analysis of reports, briefs and other organisational information
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information and data
• Work collaboratively with other CCQ teams to undertake all activities
• Complete other reasonable duties as required
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Tertiary qualifications, or a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, in a related field
• Manages self - demonstrates a high level of personal motivation, reflection and commitment to continuous self-improvement.
• Delivers results - experience in designing, implementing and evaluating projects
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail - excellent written communication skills including the ability to write and review documents to a high standard
• Stakeholder engagement - demonstrated verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to establish rapport with a wide range of stakeholders and to speak clearly and confidently in meetings and forums
• Works collaboratively - experience working in a team and understanding of own strengths and weaknesses working in a team
• Solves problems - the ability to diagnose the cause of an issue/problem and then implement an appropriate solution
• Understands the health system – strong understanding of the primary health care and aged care system service and funding landscape
• Commitment to working with and engaging with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities in a culturally safe and respectful manner
• Knowledge of and commitment to Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity and Continuous Improvement principles
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sunday 12th May - 5.00pm
All applications are held in the strictest confidence.
If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please send your CV with a covering letter through the apply button.
JENELLE SHIELD
EastCoast HR Group
P: 07 5443 6***
E: *****@eastcoasthr.com.au
W: www.eastcoasthr.com.au
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
