Practice Support Officer
Practice Support Officer (Maximum Term until 30th June 2019)
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Company: South Western Sydney PHN
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-2-9171-1737
Fax: +61-7-6662-1490
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Full Time Maximum Term until 30th June 2019
South Western Sydney PHN (SWSPHN) is a not-for-profit health organisation funded by the Australian Government Department of Health which aims to create an effective, innovative and integrated health system for South Western Sydney.
This Practice Support Officer role is part of the dynamic Service Support team of SWSPHN and will be responsible for:
- Supporting general practices in SWSPHN's region, to improve the health of their patients.
- Encouraging and supporting improved business practices for General Practice.
- Ensuring relevant clinical programs are rolled out to General Practices.
- Build ICT capacity within general practice as an enabler for quality and integration
The role will be full time on a fixed term contract until 30th June 2019. Regular travel within the SWSPHN region will be required, with some out of hours work also expected.
About You
The successful applicant will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
- Current NSW driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated experience working in the primary healthcare industry, including working with General Practitioners.
- High level organisational skills including the capacity to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to build, develop and sustain positive partnerships and productive working relationships with all levels of stakeholders (internally and externally), including individuals from diverse backgrounds with a commitment to customer service.
- Excellent computer skills (including word processing, data entry and email).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
How to Apply
Please email your application to [email protected] with the following attachments:
- a cover letter and responses to the selection criteria above
- a current resume
If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Melanie Lowlett on 0499 092 823. For a copy of a Job Description email [email protected]
ONLY applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered. Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to a National Criminal History Check. SWSPHN is an EEO employer.
Closing date: Wednesday 1st August 2018.