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