General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) Project Officer

Job Description

General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) Project Officer $38.35–41.50 per hr + 12% super & salary packaging Are you ready to be part of something bigger, something good? At South Western Sydney Primary Health Network, our mission is simple. We’re building healthier communities. Through connection and care, we tackle the healthcare challenges of our region by supporting primary health providers. And as a not-for-profit, we’re passionate about improving services to meet the diverse health needs of our region. That really matters. And so do you. Your impact, where you’re really needed. As the GPACI Project Officer, you will use your ability to communicate information and foster stakeholder relationships with staff in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) to support the implementation of the General Practice Aged Care Incentive Program. You will influence change for improving the quality of primary health care service delivery to RACH residents. You’ll make an impact at scale by: Service and program implementation. Supporting and facilitating positive change. Data management. What you'll bring To succeed in this role, you will have: Demonstrated skills and/or experience in working in health or RACHs. Ability to build, develop and sustain positive partnerships and productive working relationships with all levels of stakeholders (internally and externally), with a commitment to customer service. Ability to communicate information to staff in a residential aged care setting, with the skills to influence change for improvement in the quality of primary health care service delivery to RACH residents. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Excellent computer skills (including word processing, data entry and use of a range of software applications). Why South Western Sydney PHN? We’re a values-driven organisation that treats you as a whole person and values your unique contribution. What we do isn’t easy, and there are lots of moving parts. But we’re invested in our region’s health, and in your wellbeing. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us: Impact whole communities through connection and care. As our GPACI Project Officer, you’ll use your ability to build, develop and sustain positive partnerships and productive working relationships with all levels of stakeholders (internally and externally), with a commitment to customer service to help us support primary health providers, move the dial on health care, and make lives better every day. Find the support you need to be you and thrive. Your work with us matters enormously, and so do you. Here, you’ll be trusted to work how it suits you - whether that means a late start to fit in a school run, an early finish for a family birthday, or mixing up your home and office days. And you’ll find approachable and supportive leaders who help you grow and achieve, your way. Work with kind, talented people who are passionate about primary health. We know that so much of how you feel at work depends on the colleagues around you. At SWSPHN, you’ll belong to a team of incredibly good, supportive and passionate people who get stuck in and make a difference, together. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Join SWSPHN and build a healthy career that works for you. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Tuesday 28 January 2025. Your application must provide details of your experience in either a health or aged care setting. To find out more, contact Bessie Berberovic, Integration and Priority Populations Team Lead, 02 4632 3033. Contract for two years with possible extension dependent on funding. The communities we support are very diverse, and so are their healthcare needs. SWSPHN benefits greatly from a team that brings together many different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds. Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr