About us

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is one of 31 regionalised and independent PHNs established nationally by the Commonwealth Department of Health to provide local communities with better access to improved primary healthcare services.

The NQPHN region extends from Moranbah in the south, up to the Torres Strait in the north, and west to Croydon and Kowanyama.

NQPHN aims to improve health outcomes for all residents by supporting, investing in, and working collaboratively with local Hospital and Health Services, the primary healthcare sector, local government areas (LGAs), other health organisations, and the wider community.

Find out more about NQPHN at www.nqphn.com.au 

The role

The Senior Service Planning and Design Officer – Mental Health and AOD has responsibility for ensuring commissioned health services are tailored, comprehensive, and applicable to the needs of its users by planning and designing programs and projects that are effective and in alignment with NQPHN’s strategic objectives.

This includes:

• providing operational support across the Commissioning portfolios to ensure planning and design initiatives are effective and achieve key strategy and operational outcomes
• working in collaboration with other NQPHN functions to best inform Commissioning planning and the design of health services.

The successful candidate will have:

• a relevant tertiary qualification and three years’ experience in the planning and design of health programs or similar
• demonstrated understanding of health commissioning processes, health service design, and delivery in a community environment
• demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive support to the development and implementation of program operations
• demonstrated ability to develop rapport and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a high demand work environment
• highly developed interpersonal, communication, influencing, partnering, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, particularly in relation to community and stakeholder engagement within the health sector
• demonstrated skills in dealing with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• self-sufficient in the use of information technology – Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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.

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) Qld (if required).

For further information on this position and to view the position description, please view the position description.

Your application should include:

• cover letter (not exceeding two pages)
• response to the Key Selection Criteria (not exceeding two pages)
• your resume.

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

Applications close Friday 7 October 2022 at 5pm.

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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit is an essential element of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service support services and ensures the development and delivery of culturally appropriate services and models of health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families.

Live, work and play in majestic Mackay. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit is an essential element of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service support services and ensures the development and delivery of culturally appropriate services and models of health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families.

Your opportunity

To lead and support the development of a Connected Communities Pathways (CCP) project, nurse led multidisciplinary team secondary/ tertiary prevention model of care for chronic conditions.

This model will be a Mackay Hospital and Health Service wide model of service with a strong focus on improving First Nation people health outcomes and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Organisations and initiating the workforce to commence the model of care.

Benefits of working for Mackay HHS

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities, provides roles with variety and flexibility, supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing and encourages work/life balance. Some additional benefits include:

• Remuneration - Competitive packages with salary packaging options available.
• Superannuation - Up to 12.75% employer contribution.
• Annual leave loading - 17.5%.
• Employee assistance and peer support programs - Supporting our staff through difficult times.
• Wellbeing programs - Variety of initiatives available to suit all interests and lifestyles.

Mundingburra Medical Centre (MMC) is currently seeking a full time VR GP to join their well established reputable practice and friendly team. MMC is a GP-owned, private billing practice and has been servicing Townsville and surrounding areas since 1977.  

The position 

• Full time. 
• Existing patients.
• Family friendly opening hours.
• Excellent location.

What you get 

• Camaraderie amongst staff.
• Well equipped consultation rooms.
• Existing patients.
• Excellent nursing support and highly trained staff support.
• Medical Director, Pracsoft, and Automed software.
• Diverse range of clinical presentations.
• Opportunities to get involved in teaching medical students.
• A team that's passionate about general practice quality improvement.
• Remuneration of up to 70 per cent.

To be considered for this position it is essential that:

• you hold registration with AHPRA as Medical Practitioner 
• you hold FRACGP/FACRRM or equivalent.

The consulting rooms are fully equipped and ready for your use. EAFM have a strong patient following and would like another member of the team to join their thriving practice.

There is full nursing support, separate procedural room, administration support, onsite pathology, pharmacy, allied health and wellness services, and ample parking spaces. 

• Must have Fellowship as a GP. The Centre has DPA for a doctor still under moratorium.
• Service agreement with no restrictions, no restraints, open leave entitlements, and flexible working arrangements.
• The medical centre is a predominantly private billing practice.