Director of Primary Health Care

1 day ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Gold Coast Primary Health Network Full time $149,060 - $157,725 per year

We are seeking a highly skilled
Director of Primary Health Care
to lead strategic development, commissioning, and improvement of primary health care services across the Gold Coast. This senior leadership role involves aligning initiatives with government policy, managing a high-performing team, and contributing to regional and national health planning.

About Us
Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) is an independent, not-for-profit company, one of 31 Primary Health Networks established by the Australian Government. We identify the health needs of our local community, then fund and improve primary health services to keep people well and out of hospital. GCPHN is building 'one world-class health system for the Gold Coast' and we know we can't do it alone.

We Offer

  • Remuneration package of $149,060 - $157,725 + Super.
  • Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, including access to a hybrid working policy.
  • Salary packaging (Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions) up to $15,900 p.a. + $2,650 p.a. meal and entertainment (tax-free income).
  • Exceptional organisational reputation with established relationships in primary health care.
  • Additional benefits of 5 weeks of annual leave per year, paid parental leave, plus annual CPI salary increases.
  • Benchmarked 'Soaring' workplace culture, with a supportive and collaborative team.
  • Convenient location at Robina (Gold Coast) with free onsite parking.

About The Role
You will provide strategic leadership that facilitates the development, management, procurement, evaluation and improvement of primary health care-based initiatives and services. Your role will ensure that initiatives and services align with government policies and meet the strategic goals of GCPHN. In collaboration with our Senior Leadership Team, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership. You will lead a passionate primary health care team, maintaining a positive and high-performing culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide senior leadership across a range of portfolio areas as required by the organisation.
  • Research government policy and strategy, ensuring alignment of regional initiatives and projects.
  • Contribute to the annual needs assessment, identification of changing trends, patterns, and emerging gaps across portfolio areas.
  • Build, develop and maintain strong and collaborative partnerships through primary health care organisation and provider engagement.
  • Contribute to Strategic planning and lead annual work and project planning relevant to portfolio, including the annual Primary Health Care work plan
  • Represent GCPHN in Regional, National and State advisory and steering committee meetings as nominated by the organisation.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Relevant tertiary qualification/s and experience in a health setting
  • Ability to plan and provide strategic commissioning leadership both within a multi-disciplinary team and more broadly across a complex human service delivery environment.
  • Highly developed project management skills to plan, lead and manage complex projects simultaneously in a health setting, to a high standard, on time and within budget.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve results in an environment of ongoing health reform and organisational change, to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budget allocations with regards to staffing, projects and activities.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, communication, influencing, partnering, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, particularly in relation to community and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience leading and managing a high-performing team.

Highly Desirable Experience

  • Clinical background in a related field (nursing, allied health etc.) with current registration.

To apply, applicants are required to submit a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria. Responses should include specific examples that demonstrate your relevant experience, knowledge, and capabilities for the role.
Only applications with both a resume and a cover letter will be considered.
Applications close Monday, 20th October at 9:00am.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Clearance.


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