Manager HealthPathways and Integration Governance

03 October 2024

Be responsible for creating improved connections between local health services with this exciting management opportunity!

THE ROLE

Position Title:

Manager HealthPathways and Integration Governance

Contract Type:

Full time

Location:

Kingswood, NSW (hybrid work opportunities may be considered upon application in line with our Work from Home Policy).

About:

The HealthPathways and Integration Governance Manager is responsible for the implementation and operations of the HealthPathways Program. This joint position works across both the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) and Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) and is responsible for a team that consists of both clinical (GPs) and non-clinical staff. 

As part of this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and oversight of the HealthPathways Program for our region.
• Managing the integrating care governance arrangements between NBMPHN and NBMLHD.
• Facilitating the ongoing engagement and collaboration of key stakeholders to assist in the development of HealthPathways.

Our ideal applicant will be a strategic thinker and an exceptional communicator with the ability to bring together staff and stakeholders from varying backgrounds. You will need high level problem-solving and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage your time effectively. An understanding of primary health, secondary and/or acute care would be advantageous but not essential.

Selection Requirements:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent targeted experience in health.
• Sophisticated interpersonal, communication and engagement skills utilising multiple facets of communication including a high degree of competency in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to meet the outcomes of the program.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully liaise, consult and work collaboratively with key stakeholders and to develop and maintain relationships, including those with senior clinical and executive staff across the LHD and PHN.
• High-level organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise, manage complexity and think critically, exercising judgement and initiative where required. 
• Proven success in leading teams and coaching individuals to deliver program and organisational outcomes.
• Ability to prepare quality business communication documents, including business and project plans, reports, briefing papers, general correspondence; with attention to detail.
• A commitment to the values of the organisation and a strong work ethic with a positive attitude and enthusiastic approach to new situations, reform, and innovation. 

Desirable

• Experience working in primary health, general practice, and or secondary and or acute care would be considered highly desirable.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are an organisation with a great workplace culture and a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in our community. Our annual, independent staff surveys for the last 5 years have rated us as a ‘truly great’ place to work.

At #TeamWentworth: 

• We are a TEAM of like-minded professionals who share the same values.
• We are committed to the improved health and wellbeing of the people in our community.
• We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO).
• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Benefits #Wentworth: 

• Wentworth Healthcare offers additional benefits to our employees, these include:
• Hybrid work opportunities may be considered in line with our Work from Home Policy.
• Not for profit Salary Packaging taxation benefits including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment (which may be subject to criteria).
• 3 Days Christmas Shutdown Leave (in addition to 20 days Annual leave).
• Up to 2 days Family and Community Leave and 1 day Wellbeing Leave per annum (in addition to 10 days Sick/Personal Leave).
• Generous support toward professional development.
• Free onsite parking.
• Modern, innovative office building with ample natural light and surrounded by landscaped parkland.

For more information about Wentworth Healthcare, please visit: www.nbmphn.com.au/WentworthHealthcare

HOW TO APPLY

Please review the Position Description and visit our application portal to apply.

What we need from you:

1. A cover letter
2. Your CV
3. Your answers to the selection requirements (specified above)

Please note:

• Applicants who do not apply via the above specified method will not be considered.
• Applications will only be considered if they address the selection criteria.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No recruitment agencies please.
• As part of our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Wentworth Healthcare strongly encourages all employees to be vaccinated.

Selection process

1. A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria stated above. 
2. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by phone.
3. Following the interviews, reference checks and Criminal Record Checks will also be undertaken. 

If you have any questions, please contact People and Culture on 02 4708 8100.

Applications close:

4 November 2024 (unless filled earlier)