Employment Opportunities at WNSW PHN

WNSW PHN is an agile and high performing organisation that responds to the identified needs of the community, Commonwealth and State health policy, and the development needs of primary health care providers.


Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Project Officer – 2 positions

Location of position 1: Orange
Location of position 2: Broken Hill

Full time permanent contract


PLEASE NOTE: This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their Aboriginality.


Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking motivated individuals who have a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.

WNSW PHN funds a range of health services and programs to improve access to care and better health for our communities.

The Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Project Officer is responsible for providing a high level of program and administration support to Western Health Alliance Ltd (WHAL) trading as WNSW PHN, with a focus on improving primary care services in the region.

The Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Project Officer will collaborate with members of WNSW PHN staff to generate relevant information and data needed to support the improvement, coordination and integration of Culturally Safe Primary Care Services for Aboriginal people living in our region.

The position will engage, and build a relationship with Regional Assemblies, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Aboriginal Communities and the WNSW PHN Aboriginal Health Council to achieve outcomes regarding improving Aboriginal Health in Western NSW.


Benefits of working with us

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

  • Generous salary packaging options up to $18,450 per year
  • Professional development allowance and leave
  • Family friendly and flexible working arrangements (including Hybrid model)
  • Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks
  • Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
  • Fitness Passport
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Free Employment Assistance Program

Applying for this role

If you have any questions about this position after you have read the Information Package linked below, please contact Donna Stanley on 0437 227 627.

PLEASE NOTE:
As part of your application, you must provide a separate statement addressing each of the selection criteria as well as your resume. If you do not provide these two documents, your application will automatically not be accepted.

Applications should be submitted via email by 11.59pm 13 April 2025 to: hr@wnswphn.org.au

Download the Information Package



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