The Cairns Youth Sexual Violence Prevention Service (RespectMe) is funded to deliver culturally-safe, age-appropriate, and evidence-based primary prevention strategies that address the drivers and factors of gendered violence and causes of sexual violence amongst children and young people aged from 12 years.

Adolescence is a crucial period in the formation of respectful, non-violent relationships with evidence showing that violence prevention programs can produce lasting change in attitudes and behaviours.

We are recruiting for the Cairns Youth Sexual Violence Prevention Service (RespectMe) which engages with staff and students to build a culture of respect, responsibility and support. To learn more about VPG and our initiatives, visit www.vpginc.com.au, and for specific information on our RespectMe Initiative, visit www.respectme.org.au

The opportunity

Join Our Cairns Team

VPG is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to become a vital part of our Cairns Team. We believe in work-life balance, and this position can be tailored to either part-time or full-time to best suit your needs.

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to:

1. deliver direct participation programs to groups/classes of children and young people aged 12 years and above, helping them build crucial life skills
2. engage with young people as peer educators, empowering them to become agents of change and advocates for respectful relationships
3. contribute to community awareness initiatives, raising awareness about the importance of fostering a respectful and safe environment for everyone
4. provide training and mentoring support to local professionals, fostering a collaborative and informed network of support.

The benefits of joining VPG

At VPG, we value our dedicated staff and aim to provide a rewarding work experience. We offer an attractive remuneration package that commensurates with qualifications and experience, and you can enhance your take-home pay through our not for profit (NFP) salary sacrifice options, which provide savings of up to $15,900.

Furthermore, we prioritise your professional growth and development. As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training opportunities and receive supervision from highly experienced professionals.

Role requirements

To ensure success in this role, we are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

1. tertiary qualifications: possessing a degree in Community Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, Education, or a related field would be highly considered.
2. Current Qld Driver's License: As this role involves outreach to schools and communities, a valid driver's license is essential.
3. Suitability Card and Federal Police Check: prior to appointment, candidates must have a Suitability Card for Child-Related Employment and a Clear Federal Police Check.
4. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applying for the position

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application in PDF format via email to our Executive Assistant Angela Wienert at angela@vpginc.com.au

Your application must include the following documents:

1. current resume: provide a comprehensive summary of your education, work experience, and relevant skills
2. copies of all qualifications: include copies of all relevant academic qualifications you hold
3. covering letter: tell us about your passion for this role and how your experience aligns with four keys points under the above role opportunity. 

Role mandates and application download

For a detailed description of the role and its responsibilities, we encourage you to download the Role Mandates from our website  www.vpginc.com.au

Interview process

We conduct interviews during business hours from 8.30am to 5pm. While we appreciate all applications, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted regarding their application status.

Join VPG in making a difference in the lives of children and youth. Together, we can create a more respectful and safer community for everyone. Apply today!

The organisation

VPG is a leading non-profit organisation committed to improving childhood wellbeing and development. VPG is looking for dynamic and energetic staff to deliver our Children and Parenting Program - Every Family. To find out more about VPG visit www.vpginc.com.au

The opportunity

This hybrid working role, blends working from home with outreach to local schools, communities, and services. This position can be full or part time by negotiation, for a fixed term maternity period of 12 months. (Work vehicle provided for outreach)

In this role, you will provide opportunities for parents to engage in activities to increase their knowledge and skills, raise awareness of childhood development, and increase social support within communities. Working within an early intervention and prevention approach, you will also work with children to improve their mental, emotional, and developmental, wellbeing and capabilities. Activities may include facilitating individual and group School Programs, PPP Positive Parenting Coaching, Circles of Security, Bringing up Great Kids Coaching, and Peers Support Groups. Activities will be delivered face to face or digitally to best suit parent/family needs.

The benefits

VPG is offering an attractive remuneration package consisting of an all inclusive salary and Super and the opportunity to increase the value of your take-home pay with NFP salary sacrifice options. Vehicle provided for work related outreach. Salary Expectations: SCHADS Level 3-4 dependent on qualifications and experience.

You will also be provided with the opportunity for ongoing professional development to become accredited in a variety of parenting programs and supervision within a highly experienced team. 

Role requirements

1. Tertiary qualifications in related field Allied Health/Health, Education, Social, Work, Human Services, Psychology etc.
2. Knowledge/experience in childhood development and working with families/parents.
3. Current Qld Drivers License .
4. Qld Blue Card.

Applying

Applicants are encouraged to request a position description by emailing Angela Wienert at angela@vpginc.com.au

All applicants must submit their applications in PDF format, by email to the above address.

You will only be considered by providing the following information in your application:

1. current resume
2. copies of all qualifications held
3. a covering letter detailing your interest in the role and working across the Cassowary Coast.

We conduct interviews during business hours 8.30am–5pm. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted regarding their application.

About us

VPG is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing childhood wellbeing and development. We are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of children and families through our Children & Parenting Program - Every Family. To learn more about VPG, visit our website www.vpginc.com.au or find us on Facebook at F - EveryFamilyTablelands.

The opportunity

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on families in the Tablelands-Mareeba Region?

VPG is excited to offer the role of Every Family Practitioner, a dynamic and flexible position that combines work at our Centre with outreach (vehicle provided) to local schools, communities, and services. This position can be tailored to fit your schedule, offering either full or part time options.

As an Every Family Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing parents with engaging activities that enhance their knowledge and skills, while promoting childhood development and fostering strong social support within communities. Parent and Children's participation is entirely voluntary and pro-active. Your work will also focus on improving children's mental, emotional, and developmental wellbeing and capabilities through various activities, including facilitating individual and group School Programs, PPP Positive Parenting Coaching, Circles of Security, Bringing up Great Kids Coaching, and Peer Support Groups. These activities will be delivered face-to-face or digitally, ensuring we meet the diverse needs of parents.

The benefits

At VPG, we value our team and offer an attractive remuneration package, including an all-inclusive salary + Super, and the opportunity to increase your take-home pay through NFP salary sacrifice options, with tax benefits of up to $15,900. Your expected salary, based on qualifications, is estimated to be between $73,000 and $85,000 (SCHADS Level 3-4).

As part of our commitment to your professional growth, you'll have the opportunity to participate in ongoing professional development within a highly experienced team. The estimated value of approved Parenting Programs Accreditation (listed above) is up to $5,000.

Role requirements

To succeed in this impactful role, we are seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

• tertiary qualifications in a related field such as Allied Health/Health, Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, etc or working towards
• knowledge and experience in childhood development and working with families/parents
• current Qld Driver's License
• Qld Blue Card.

Applying

Take the first step toward making a difference in the lives of children and families by applying for the Every Family Practitioner role at VPG. To request a detailed position description or submit your application in PDF format, please email Angela Wienert at angela@vpginc.com.au

To be considered, please ensure your application includes:

• a current resume with two (2) professional referees (1 being a direct supervisor/manager within the past two (2) working years)
• copies of relevant qualifications
• a covering letter detailing your interest in the role and your passion for working across the Tablelands-Mareeba region.

Please note that interviews are conducted during business hours from 8.30am to 5pm. While we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted regarding their application.

Join VPG today and be part of a team that brings positive change to children and families in our community! Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Working with ATSICHS Mackay Ltd is an opportunity to contribute to providing outstanding health services to the Mackay region. We are committed to best practice and continuous quality improvement and encourage staff to take advantage of training and development opportunities.

Hours of work will be Monday and Wednesday from 5.30pm to 9.30pm and Saturday from 2pm to 5pm. These hours may increase due to demand for services.

Salary is negotiable.

Please contact HR Officer, Amanda Prewett on (07) 4957 9416 or at hr@atsichs.org.au for further information and to obtain an application package.

The role

The Senior Compliance and Procurement Officer will support the development and management of Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) compliance, procurement, contract management systems, and processes. This role will work closely with all operational staff to provide advice on the development and management of contracts and tenders with providers.

The Senior Compliance and Procurement Officer will support the development, implementation, and governance of contract compliance processes.

• Support the design, development, implementation, and change management of end-to-end procurement and contract management processes and systems for NQPHN.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the frameworks, systems, policies, and procedures to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the organisation. This includes working collaboratively with the commissioning, finance, information and communication technology (ICT), risk, and other relevant functions of the organisation.
• Provide expert advice on contractual compliance, conflicts of interest, and legal and probity related matters.
• Manage and oversee tenders and procurement processes, ensuring there is transparency and accuracy in discussion and decision making.
• Manage and administer selection/evaluation panels, ensuring that appropriate probity controls are in place, panel decisions are transparent and defensible, and conflicts of interests are appropriately managed.
• Support commissioning processes, ensuring that appropriate probity controls are in place, decisions are transparent and defensible, and conflicts of interests are appropriately managed.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of contractual compliance checks/audits to ensure compliance with legislations, funding schedules, master contract terms, contract schedules, contract milestones, and systems workflows.
• Assist program staff where needed in negotiating with funding bodies, sub-contractors, and other external stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle – development, execution, implementation, and monitoring.
• Coordinate and implement, master contract terms with funding bodies, sub-contractors, and other external stakeholders, maintaining the Master Contract Terms Register and the reporting process on a routine basis or as required.
• Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions with service providers with the support of operational staff members.
• Accurately complete all compliance, contract, and procurement activities through to the finalisation and execution of contracts.
• Support the continued development of commissioning processes and procedures including the development and support of other team members.
• Document and report to the Compliance and Procurement Manager on risks associated with contracts and procurement.
• Provide training and upskilling to NQPHN staff, in the areas of commissioning, contract management, compliance, and procurement.
• Ensure contract and procurement documentation is legally and ethically compliant.
• Ensure that commissioning, procurement, and contract processes are adhered to.
• Review draft contract documentation provided by internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the input and integrity of NQPHN’s contract management system.
• Assist with the review and development of systems, resources, policies, and procedures.
• Support with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Procurement Framework, Contractual Compliance Framework, contract management systems, and other policies and procedures as necessary.
• Assist with conducting compliance checks/audits.
• Assist with the maintenance of the compliance register, related party register, conflict of interest, and gifts register.

Key selection criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Contract Management/Commercial Law or similar, and/or three years’ experience within the fields of contracts and procurement, or a satisfactory combination of experience and qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement commissioning strategies and manage contract information systems.
• Demonstrated high level organisational skills, attention to detail, initiative, and experience in developing and implementing efficient and effective business systems required to handle high volumes of contracts with diverse requirements.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of the importance of supporting transparent and equitable procurement and contract management processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated record of diligence and attention to detail in undertaking organisational electronic and hard-copy document management.

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 First Nations people to apply for this role.

To view the position description, please click here.

To view the job advert, please click here.

Your application should include:

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

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

Applications close Tuesday 29 August 2023 at 5pm.

The role

The Primary Care Engagement Officer is responsible for supporting operational delivery of NQPHN commissioned programs and primary care engagement initiatives. This includes supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs within primary care that build capacity and capability for positive patient outcomes.

The Primary Care Engagement Officer will be informed and guided by key NQPHN documents including, but not limited to the Stakeholder Engagement Framework and Strategic Plan.

Role-specific

• Deliver activities and interventions that provide capacity and capability enhancement to GPs and their teams as well as other primary care providers.
• Support integration across the health sector, specifically connecting the primary health and secondary care sectors, utilising current and emerging technology and systems to improve provision of services.
• Support primary care digital enablement including to utilisation of My Health Record.
• Support delivery of the NQPHN primary care clinical data program that utilises continuous quality improvement processes for practice improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.
• Support development of relationships with peak bodies and primary care providers to ensure collaboration in the development and delivery or implementation of new models of care that are implementation ready to transition into primary care practice.
• Work as part of a functioning, geographically diverse team to assist the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.
• Undertake the administrative tasks to design and develop resource materials required for the program and ensure distribution as appropriate.
• Support internal and external quality improvement initiatives, identify issues in common, and use this to build innovative solutions.
• Support commissioning activities (as required) including contract management across the region in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent NQPHN on relevant committees, advisory groups and at events as they relate to the role and organisational objectives.
• Work in a financially responsible manner, providing support for the reporting and budget management activities across relevant programs.
• Provide support for reporting requirements by collecting, collating, and communicating relevant data required to meet the obligations of NQPHN.
• Identifying and report opportunities, gaps and potential or emerging issues.

Key selection criteria

• Tertiary qualification in a health related or human services discipline, or a relevant certification (VET Qualification) and at least two years’ experience in a primary care role.
• Significant frontline experience working in general practice or primary care would be desirable and equal to tertiary / VET qualification.
• Understanding of opportunities and challenges for the primary health sector in North Queensland region.
• Understanding of the technological and digital systems that support primary care in Australia or the ability to develop these skills.
• Ability to conduct networking and stakeholder engagement of primary health sector across NQPHN region and identify and refer stakeholder dissatisfaction to relevant senior officer.
• Experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multifaceted team within a community engagement context.
• Interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a high demand work environment.
• Ability to work with diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and Australian South Sea Islanders in our region.
• High level skills and experience in utilising the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Outlook, 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.

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 First Nations people to apply for this role.

To view the position description, please click here.

To view the job advert, please click here.

This is a temporary full time role, contracted until the 29 January 2024.

Your application should include:

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

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

Applications close Tuesday 29 August 2023 at 5pm.

The role

The Older Persons Health and Palliative Care Officer will be responsible for delivering aged care activities and interventions that directly build the capabilities of primary health care providers (PHCPs) to deliver services to older people living in the community and residential aged care facilities (RACFs).

The Older Persons Health and Palliative Care Officer will facilitate initiatives that build after hours and virtual health services and solutions that enhance the care of older Australians across the three NQPHN regional sites as well as ensuring equity of access to rural and remote areas.

The key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• providing support to RACFs in our region to have appropriate clinical facilities, equipment, staff training, and technology to provide their residents with access to quality virtual care from general practitioners (GPs) and other clinicians
• delivering initiatives that support RACFs to implement comprehensive out-of-hours arrangements and actions plans, including appropriate staff training and resources
• supporting, as requested, the commissioning of early intervention initiatives that contribute to healthy aging, including through the ongoing management of long-term conditions or reducing barriers at the aged care interface, to support senior Australians to live in the community for longer
• facilitating strong stakeholder relationships with aged care providers, general practices, and PHCPs, as well as governing agencies and other key contacts
• working collaboratively with RACFs, community-based aged care organisations, and Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) in the NQPHN region to provide integration education and skilling opportunities
• supporting relationships with aged care peak bodies to ensure collaboration in the delivery of new models of care for transition into practice
• supporting the development and implementation of an NQPHN Aged Care Program Plan informed by the Department of Health and Aged Care’s (DoHACs) guidelines
• contributing to monitoring and evaluating the delivery of the NQPHN Aged Care Program Plan and outcomes for the PHCP workforce
• supporting the needs assessment, planning, and service development in relation to the Aged Care Program
• ensuring the NQPHN Aged Care Program Plan operates within a designated budget.

Key selection criteria

• Degree qualifications in a health-related discipline and two years’ experience in a similar role, or a VET qualification, and/or a minimum of three years’ aged care experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of opportunities and challenges for the aged care sector in the North Queensland region.
• Understanding of the technological and digital systems used in aged care in Australia.
• Understanding of health commissioning processes, health service design, and delivery in a community environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting aged care service development, program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Experience in supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of aged care capacity building interventions within the primary health care and/or community services field.
• Significant knowledge to support cohesive networking and stakeholder engagement in the aged care sector across the NQPHN region.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a high demand work environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities including Aboriginals, Torres Strait Islanders, and Australian South Sea Islanders in our region.

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.

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 First Nations people to apply for this role.

To view the position description, please click here.

To view the job advert, please click here.

Your application should include:

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

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

Applications close Monday 4 September 2023 at 5pm.