Overview
Location: Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst or Broken Hill
Full time permanent contract
Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing.
The Project Officer Primary Care Codesign and Integration contributes to Western NSW Primary Health Network's (WNSW PHN's) mission to improve person-centred primary healthcare by supporting the co-design, planning, and implementation of initiatives that respond to regional health needs. The role strengthens the organisation's strategic priorities by delivering practical project management, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and coordination capabilities. Through this work, the Project Officer helps develop collaborative, evidence informed solutions that improve access, quality, and integration across the primary care system, ultimately supporting improved health outcomes for communities throughout Western NSW.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Partnerships and Strategic Projects, this role will work collaboratively with teams across the Primary Health Care Integration & Reform portfolio, as well as other functions within the organisation.
The position can be based in any one of our offices including, Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst or Broken Hill.
If you have any questions about this position after you have read this document, please contact Gerald Chitsunge on 0492 865 922.
The salary for this position is Level 3, Grade 4 ($101,324 + superannuation).
Applications should be submitted via our Careers site by 11.59pm on 18 February 2026
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in project management, health management, community development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience supporting project delivery in health, community services, or related sectors.
* Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate structured workshops, co-design sessions, and collaborative planning forums with diverse stakeholders.
* Knowledge of the primary healthcare environment, particularly in regional, rural, or remote contexts
* High-level interpersonal skills, along with the flexibility, adaptability, and agility to work effectively in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments.
* Proficient with project management tools and common software applications
* Capacity to travel within Western and Far West NSW and hold a current driver's licence.
* Experience working in rural or remote health settings.
* Experience in health, NGO, or community services sectors.
* Experience in working with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities in view of planning and implementing services and achieving outcomes for Aboriginal people.
* Knowledge and practical understanding of mixed methods research approaches, including the integration of quantitative and qualitative data for evaluation and service improvement.
About Western Health Alliance Ltd (WHAL)
trading as Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN)
The Western NSW PHN (WNSW PHN) is one of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, established to support frontline health and wellbeing services. Our focus is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care, ensuring people receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
WNSW PHN is an agile and high performing organisation that responds to the identified needs of the community, Commonwealth and State health policy, and the development needs of primary health care providers. We work closely with general practice, Aboriginal Medical Services and other health care providers, Local Health Districts, non-government organisations and the broader community to plan and fund programs that support local health services to meet the health needs of our communities.
Benefits to working with WHAL
We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:
* Generous salary packaging options up to $18,450 per year
* Family friendly and flexible working arrangements (including Hybrid model)
* Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals
* 5 weeks annual leave
* Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
* Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks
* Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport)
* Professional development allowance and study leave
* 6 weeks paid parental leave
* Free Employment Assistance Program
Guidelines for applicants
These guidelines aim to assist you in submitting applications for advertised vacancies with the Western NSW PHN.
WNSW PHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE:
As part of your application, you must provide a separate statement addressing each of the selection criteria as well as your resume. If you do not provide these two documents, your application will automatically not be accepted.
Applying for a position
* Obtain and carefully read the information pack for the position of interest.
* Conduct some initial research on the organisation by browsing the website and reading key resources.
* If you need to seek clarification or additional information on the organisation and/or the position, contact the appropriate person identified in the pack.
* Decide whether you possess, and can demonstrate your skills, experience, knowledge and ability against the selection criteria.
* When addressing the selection criteria, provide examples to demonstrate and substantiate your claims. Examples should outline a situation, identify the action you took and summarise the subsequent result. Keep your response to no more than two pages, plus your Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Be aware of the closing date and where and how to lodge your application. If, for any reason you cannot submit your application by the closing date, you should ring the contact officer to see if a late application will be accepted.
* If you require any special arrangements (e.g. wheelchair access, hearing or visual aids, etc.) to assist you to attend an interview, please discuss these with the contact officer when the interview is being arranged.
Include in your application
* a. A cover letter introducing yourself and outlining your interest in the position
* b. Statement addressing each of the selection criteria (as listed on the last page of this document)
* c. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) that should include information about:
* contact details including telephone number and email address
* education/qualifications
* an employment history summary including (for each position):
* the employer
* start and finish dates
* your position/title
* your responsibilities and achievements in the position
d. a summary of your skills
e. professional memberships
f. the names of two work related referees (must be work related and senior to the position you hold), and other relevant information that will support your application not covered elsewhere.
Applications should be submitted via our Careers site by 11.59pm on 18 February 2026
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