Current Vacancies at GCPHN

Thank you for your interest in opportunities with Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN).

GCPHN has been established with the key objective of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes and improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time and by the right person.

GCPHN is an exciting and progressive organisation. Our staff enjoy working as part of a friendly and supportive team.

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Communications Officer

GCPHN has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join their team on the Gold Coast on a full time contract basis to 30 June 2023.

Reporting to the Senior Online and Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing communications, media and marketing support across a range of corporate, project and public health initiatives. 

GCPHN is seeking a candidate with demonstrated communications, public relations or related experience with the ability to plan, organise, set priorities, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks at once, with minimal supervision.

It is crucial that you have strong verbal, written and digital communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in content writing and ability to implement tasks and activities related to communication plans. You will have the ability to interact effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective support working within a multi-disciplinary team environment to achieve overall project and operational deliverables.

You will be highly competent in the use of computer based systems, database management, and other software applications i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Teams, Content Management System (CMS), Adobe Suite (particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).

Applications close on Monday, 23 May 2022 at 9am, AEST

View the full position description and apply online here.

Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Training and Support Officer

GCPHN is seeking to engage a Training and Support Officer who has demonstrated ability to facilitate training, lead and coordinate project activities to support key deliverables and outcomes.

The Training and Support Officer will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders and will report directly to the Commissioning Team Program Coordinator and will be accountable to the Programs Manager – Commissioning. The role is to coordinate and drive implementation of the National IAR Guidance at the regional level.

The Australian Government’s investment in mental health through the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan includes funding to expand and implement the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool in primary care settings. As part of this funding, Primary Health Networks (PHNs) will each receive funding for a Training and Support Officer (IAR TSO) to support General Practitioners (GPs) and other community mental health providers in the region to learn about, use and embed the IAR into clinical practice.

Applications for this role have now closed.

View the full position description here.

GCPHN Clinical Council Committee Nominations: GP (Employed), Pharmacist and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Professional

The Board of GCPHN are currently seeking nominations from GPs, local pharmacists and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health professionals to fill three vacancies for the GCPHN Clinical Council. The term of appointment is 2 years, and the deadline for nominations has been extended until Monday, 23 May 2022 at 9am. Member nominations currently being sought include:

• 1 x GP (Employed/Independent Contractor)
• 1 x Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Professional
• 1 x Pharmacist

The purpose of the Clinical Council is to ensure that influential recommendations and advice from a clinical perspective to the GCPHN Board, in order that the best possible decisions on health and primary/community-based health care are made to improve health outcomes in accordance with the strategic intent of GCPHN.

The Clinical Council assists GCPHN to develop local strategies to improve the operation of the health care system for patients including advising on issues that can influence the Board’s deliberations and decisions to better meet unique needs of their communities.

Applications close on Monday, 23 May 2022 at 9am, AEST

View the full position description and apply online here.