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Far West Local Health District
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REQ535623 Requisition #

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).

For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 31 December 2025)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $81581 - $108532 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ535623
Location: Broken Hill
  • Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
  • Only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

The Contract Implementation Officer operationalises signed state-wide contracts within the LHD, in accordance with the Contract Management Plan and approved procedures, to achieve delivery of contractual obligations to agreed standards.

What is on offer

  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment, Remote Area Housing Benefit 
  • Novated Leasing
  • Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
  • Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
  • Isolation and Climate Allowance
  • Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
  • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW.. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:

  • Relevant qualification or extensive experience with a record of achievement in procurement and contract management in a large and complex service environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in high level contract management, including interpretation of contracts, managing vendor performance, and meeting KPIs.
  • Highly developed organisational skills with demonstrated experience working in a demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise competing demands and achieve results with a customer focused approach.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret information, prepare written reports, provide advice and deal with challenges creatively.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing key stakeholders, suppliers and customers to influence and achieve optimal business outcomes.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, as well as the ability to work in a self-directed manner, take initiative, and work independently when required.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Adrian Camilleri on adrian.camilleri@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29 November 2024

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At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply

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