General manager – phn southern alliance

Hybrid working model, working from home 2-days per week

Access to a fleet car, phone + laptop

Opportunity

Lead primary care reform across southern Australia. This is a rare and highly influential opportunity to lead the PHN Southern Alliance, a collaboration of eight primary health networks across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

As General Manager, you will work at the forefront of national health reform, partnering with PHN CEOs, government and sector leaders to drive coordinated strategy, advocacy and system-wide impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, governance and cross-jurisdictional coordination.
• Provide high level policy, programme and advocacy advice to CEOs and government stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration across eight PHNs to deliver national and state-level initiatives.
• Influence primary care reform and sector direction through strong stakeholder engagement.
• Represent the Alliance in key forums with government, peak bodies and partners.
• Oversee shared projects, funding and performance outcomes.
• Strengthen the Alliance's role as a thought leader and collective voice in primary care.

About you

You are a highly credible and strategic leader with experience operating in complex systems and influencing senior stakeholders.

• Tertiary qualifications in health public policy, management or a related field.
• Significant senior experience in policy, strategy or programme leadership (ideally within healthcare or primary care).
• Proven ability to influence government, executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong capability in strategic thinking, governance and system-level leadership.
• Experience leading cross-organisation collaboration and reform initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to navigate complexity, drive change and deliver results.
• Shape the future of primary healthcare across three states.
• Work directly with PHN CEOs and national stakeholders.
• Contribute to meaningful health outcomes for communities.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.
• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging options and generous leave provisions.
• A collaborative, purpose-driven and values-led environment.

Employment Requirements

• Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check prior to appointment.
• Working rights in Australia (permanent resident, citizen).

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week from home.
• Fleet car, laptop and mobile phone.
• Generous leave provisions and not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven and values-led environment.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a strategic leader passionate about driving meaningful change in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with relevant lived experience.