Program Manager Rural Health Team

• A Rare leadership opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary Allied Health team
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Option to have one RDO a month and entitlement to one day of Mental Health and Wellness Leave per calendar year

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Rural Health Team Program Manager role and purpose is to manage the human and financial resources within the rural health suite of programs and to deliver the strategic objectives and milestones for the program. The Program Manager is responsible for recruitment, performance and compliance and has overall accountability for all contracts, service level agreements and/or MOU's. The role will facilitate the integration between Gateway Health programs to enhance seamless services to clients, consistent with organisational service plan priorities.

The current suite of Rural Health programs includes:

• Allied Health and Nursing
• Active Rural Communities
• Early Intervention Chronic Disease

This permanent role is based in Wangaratta, with travel to other sites required. Working full-time, you will have the option to work 76h/fortnight or 80h/fortnight with an RDO each month.

ABOUT YOU

To be a successful Gateway Health Leader, you must have a real passion for working with people to help them develop and can demonstrate proven experience and leadership skills.

You will need to inspire, motivate and coach to encourage exemplary service delivery. You lead by example and display a driven sense of purpose and are determined to promote positive understanding and appreciation of the needs of others, especially the elderly and people with a disability.

You will have a proven track record in creating a professional atmosphere by proactively leading and motivating teams within a diverse cultural environment. You can successfully monitor and manage performance to achieve business outcomes and key performance indicators to support positive results for our clients.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in Program Management ideally related to the allied health industry
• Proven track record of successfully managing program budgets, contracts, and reporting
• Experience managing rural staff and clients and aligning organisation culture, program objectives, and team performance

REMUNERATION

Victorian Stand Alone Community Health Services (Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers

Classification – Managers and Administrative Officer Grade 6 - $58.73/hour + super

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a healthy work-life balance
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Limited free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Emma Ghys on

Don't meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 2025

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check and National Disability Inclusion Scheme Worker Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.