The role

This position is responsible for maintaining an effective system of corporate governance for the NQPHN Board and its Committees. The position has a primary accountability to the Board of Directors and on a day-to-day basis the occupant of the position is required to consult with and take directions from the NQPHN Chairperson. The NQPHN Chairperson may direct the occupant of the position to liaise, coordinate, and work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the execution of tasks, particularly relating to preparations for, logistics of, and the administrative support to meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees.

The occupant of this position will assume and provide a high level of advice, confidentiality, and accountability, which may include preparation of Board Briefs as directed by the Chairperson and/or the Board of Directors.

The occupant of the position is required to possess a thorough understanding of corporate governance in the not-for-profit sector and is required to provide advice and guidance to Directors.

• Advise the Board and its Committees on governance matters whilst working closely with the Chair and CEO and holding the Board’s objectives to account.
• Monitor compliance with Board and Committee policy and procedures.
• Coordinate the timely completion and dispatch of Board and Committee papers.
• Ensure that Members’ and Directors’ meetings are properly called and held (subject to delegation/instruction from the Board).
• Ensure business at Member, Board, and Committee meetings are accurately captured in the minutes and complete minutes in a timely and accurate manner post meetings.
• Ensure the necessary registers are established and properly maintained and ensure the Company’s financial records are maintained and reports are prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and the principles of good governance.
• Help to organise and facilitate the induction and professional development of Directors.
• Advise the Board and its Committees on good practice in corporate governance including giving guidance on the legal implications of the way it discharges its duties, follows policy and procedures, runs meetings, and makes decisions.
• Provide or procure advice for Directors regarding the application of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the ACNC Act 2012 (Cth), NQPHN’s Constitution, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the organisation of Board Performance Reviews.
• Ensure all necessary documents are prepared and lodged with the ACNC, State fundraising regulators, and ASIC, including statutory reporting returns.
• Understand and ensure the Company complies with its statutory obligations, ensuring requirements of the ACNC, ASIC, and other regulators are met.
• Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain corporate governance compliance policies, processes, and procedures.
• Promote the Compliance Framework to safeguard the integrity of the organisation.
• Demonstrate, uphold, and model organisation values in all dealings and interactions within and outside NQPHN.
• Deliver agreed Work Plan Goals – to be developed in conjunction with the Chair.
• Delegated authority (budget funds or otherwise): approval of expenditure as agreed with Chair and the NQPHN Board.

Key selection criteria

• Professional qualification in Governance and Company Secretary or willingness to complete the relevant course.
• Demonstrated experience in a comparable role with a not-for-profit or private sector organisation.
• A clear understanding of the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), which affect the Company.
• Conversant with relevant statutory requirements, ensuring their compliance and keeping abreast of new legislative developments.
• Aware of the laws and procedures governing meetings, particularly the rules of the Company’s Constitution on quorum requirements, voting procedures, and proxies.
• Ability to record appropriate minutes, record actions, and manage the business of the Board and Committees.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction, determine priorities, and manage workloads in order to meet agreed timelines and objectives.
• Advanced ability with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities on offer.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%.
• Opportunity of flexible work arrangements.
• 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/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.

To view the position description, please click here.

Your application should include:

• cover letter including response to the key selection criteria (no more than two pages)
• your resume
• your salary expectations.

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

Applications close Monday 13 March 2023 at 8am.

Please note the position description was updated as at Tuesday 14 February at 4.30pm

The role

This position will support and understand the workforce needs and training capacity of general practice and General Practitioner (GP) registrars in the NQPHN region as part of the delivery of the General Practice Workforce Planning and Prioritisation (GP WPP) Program.

The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program is a postgraduate vocational training program for medical practitioners wishing to pursue a career in general practice in Australia. The AGPT Program is a three to four-year training program that offers 1,500 commencing training places each year. Selection into the AGPT Program is a competitive merit-based process.

As of 1 February 2023, program governance for the administration of the AGPT program is the responsibility of the GP colleges; the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) RACGP and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM). The transition of the AGPT program to a college-led model will streamline pathways for GP registrars to deliver a general practice workforce that meets community needs. When a GP registrar has successfully completed their training under the AGPT program, they become a ‘fellow’ of one or both colleges and are registered as a specialist general practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia. 

The GP WPP activity will deliver robust, independent, evidence-based advice to the Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) and GP colleges to inform AGPT 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. GP WPP analysis will inform distribution targets set by the Department and will assist the GP colleges in placement decisions and training capacity planning.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in health, business, communications, or a related field.
• Proven track record in customer service and stakeholder engagement, including the ability to build relationships, foster networks, and support partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including general practitioners, practice managers, Hospital and Health Services, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships and foster networks and linkages.
• Strong understanding of the health system including Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and their purpose.
• Experience in facilitation and/or delivery of training and information to individuals and/or small groups.
• Attention to detail and advanced written and verbal communication skills with experience in producing plans and reports.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and project management skills with an ability to manage competing timelines and prioritise deliverables.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills including interpretation of relevant data reports and the ability to undertake analysis of stakeholder feedback.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a diverse team and collaborate with other internal portfolios.
• Relevant and current knowledge of requirements of AGPT, RACGP Vocational Training Standards, ACRRM Training Standards for Supervisors and Training Posts, National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER) (highly desirable).

Other requirements

• Current Drivers Licence.
• Provide a National Police Check less than three months old.
• Be able to meet the requirements of a Working with Children (Blue Card) Queensland (if required).

This is a part time role (0.8 FTE) and will commence as soon as possible.  

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities on offer.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%.
• Opportunity for Flexible work arrangements
• 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 (not exceeding two pages)
• response 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 Monday 27 February 2023 at 8am.