About the role 

You will be part of the GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation team that delivers robust, independent, evidence-based advice to the Department and GP colleges to inform General Practice (GP) training placement priorities at the GP catchment level. This will support the delivery of a GP workforce to meet current and future GP workforce needs and address workforce shortages.

You will support the data and reporting requirements for the Workforce Needs Report (WNR) and Training Capacity Report (TCR) deliverables for the GP WPP program. 

This will be a rewarding role for someone who thrives on a variety of data and research responsibilities and who enjoys building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities (for full details see Position Description)

• Work collaboratively with the GP WPP team to improve the integrity of the PHNs data collection, measurement infrastructure and methodologies.
• Investigate, analyse and interpret data and information pertaining to the GP WPP program, from a range of sources.
• Support the development of the Workforce Needs Report (WNR) and Training Capacity Report (TCR) that inform and make recommendations related to high-level strategic decision-making, policy and planning

Benefits

• Full or part-time hours available, and flexible start and finish times. 
• Choose your location from any of the seven PHN locations across Queensland (Northern Queensland PHN, Western Queensland PHN, Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN, Gold Coast PHN, Brisbane North PHN, Brisbane South PHN, Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN). 
• Generous NFP salary packaging arrangements.

About you (for full details see position description)

• Tertiary degree in public health/social sciences research, epidemiology, or equivalent that has a strong qualitative and quantitative base. 
• Minimum of three years demonstrated experience in data preparation, manipulation, analysis and interpretation. 
• Proficient application of statistical analysis tools and techniques, including data analysis software packages such as PowerBI.
• Flexibility and demonstrated ability to work effectively in both a multi-disciplinary team environment and independently. 

Apply to join our team 

Brisbane North PHN is leading this recruitment process on behalf of the GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation program. The successful candidate will be employed by, and based at, their local PHN. 

To apply please:

• review the full position description at brisbanenorthphn.org.au/about/careers
• Direct any queries about this role to Debbie Croyden, Manager | Workforce Prioritisation and Planning, on (07) 3490 3474.
• Provide your current resume and a covering letter (letter maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed on receipt. 
• Please submit your application through SEEK at www.seek.com.au/job/59432925

Why not work somewhere awesome?

We understand that giving 100% to your patients is draining and the last thing you want is for the printer to be jammed or the receptionist letting you know that even though your day is bad, hers is worse.   

Interested? Of course we offer all the usual things that every other advert for every other General Practice has. We are fully accredited, fully computerised, flexible hours, etc etc  but that's not why you're still reading.

How are we different?

Our philosophy is around making your working life as easy as possible. We are not only recruiting for today, we are recruiting for the future. We want you to enjoy coming to work so you'll keep coming. So how do we do that? It starts with an architecturally designed, purpose built stand alone surgery with generous sized consulting rooms, most with windows. It is no accident that the staff room and waiting room are both light, airy and inviting.

Next we bring together a support team that is second to none. We have many long term term members whose focus is helping you to work efficiently, effectively and with minimum stress. But it's not just about the reception and nursing team, but also the allied health support with an onsite midwife, mental health nurses, physiotherapist, pathology and more, all there to assist you get the most for your patients.

On top of all that we are a training practice hosting GP Registrars, fifth year medical students, as well as RN and EN students.

The final part of the puzzle is leadership. Our Practice Principal, Dr Liz Chappel, started the practice in 2004 and has owned, operated and grown the practice since then. Liz is passionate about the reputation of the practice within the community and does all she can to continue to protect and enhance that. Want to know more, call Liz on 0422 533 644.

We know this is a small industry and all enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

The role

The NQ Health Priorities Lead has overarching responsibility for leading a portfolio of sector engagement, relationship management, capacity building, and commissioning activities to better align services to meet priority health needs identified in our Health Needs Assessment. The role will provide oversight and health promotion/prevention subject matter expertise to NQPHN’s commissioning approach, fostering collaborative opportunities with key partners, and employing co-design approached within a place-based approach.

Fundamental to this role will be building trusted collaborative relationships within the sector, peak bodies, health services, government, and other key stakeholder bodies.

• Lead the NQ Health Priorities team to undertake NQPHN health priorities commissioning activities including outcomes-based commissioning planning, service planning and design, procurement approaches, outcomes and impact measures, service performance management, and evaluation.
• Develop a commissioning plan for NQPHN’s Health Priorities commissioning activities that will deliver on the identified outcome indicators.
• Monitor and advise on service delivery innovation opportunities and solutions, particularly for remote communities.
• Lead the development of health priorities activity workplans in partnership with internal teams.
• Ensure that procurement plans and approaches are aligned with sector development plans, adhere to probity requirements, and will build NQPHN’s reputation as a high performing regional commissioning body.
• Identify, build, and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholder and partner organisations to influence system reform and strategically align NQPHN in the context of the local health system environment.
• Lead the implementation of services and programs that contribute to the achievement of NQPHN’s vision and strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively with other commissioning portfolio leads and the System Integration and Innovation Teams to ensure that NQPHN service system development activities complement one another and collectively contribute to delivering on our strategic priorities.
• Participate in NQPHN planning, management, and reporting processes – including the development of outcomes measures and evaluation plans.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate activities to improve the coordination, integration, and continuity of care of primary health care initiatives.
• Provide effective coaching, mentoring, and professional development to direct reports, and apply appropriate recruitment, induction, and performance management principles to build a high performing team.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant health related discipline such as health promotion, combined with at least five years' experience in a senior role and at least three years’ experience within a medium to large health service or practice.
• Understanding of health commissioning processes, health service design, and delivery in a community environment and strong clinical governance practices.
• Knowledge of contemporary population health, health promotion and prevention concepts, and demonstrated understanding of opportunities and challenges for the primary health sector in the northern Queensland region.
• Knowledge of, or ability to develop knowledge of, networking and stakeholder engagement of primary health sector across the NQPHN region.
• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities within the primary health care and/ or community services field.
• Highly developed project management skills in order to plan, lead, and manage complex projects simultaneously in a health setting, to a high standard, on time, and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities inclusive of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, and Australian South Sea Islanders.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective and productive working relationships with team members, clients, stakeholders, and other industry partners to achieve quality outcomes.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, influencing, partnering, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, particularly in relation to community and stakeholder engagement within the health sector.
• Self-sufficient in the use of IT – Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Project management tools.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities on offer.
• Annual leave loading 17.5%.
• Flexible work arrangements – work from Home for up to two days per week.
• Employee Assistance Program – also available for immediate family members.
• Generous Salary Sacrifice benefits.

If you are looking for the opportunity to be part of a passionate and driven team and contribute to achieving our mission of ‘Northern Queenslanders live happier, healthier, longer lives,’ we’d love to hear from you.

NQPHN aims to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Australians, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.

To view the position description, please click here.

Your application should include:

• Cover letter Responding to the Key Selection Criteria (no more than two pages).
• Your resume.

To submit an application for this position, please send your application to recruitment@nqphn.com.au

Applications close Thursday 15 December 2022 at 5pm.