Positions Vacant

AGPN Positions Vacant

SPECIAL ADVISER – CLOSING THE GAP

A unique opportunity for a senior position has become available with the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN). AGPN represents a network of 106 local organisations along with eight state based entities throughout Australia.
This position supports the implementation of the Commonwealth Government’s Closing the Gap initiatives directed at addressing the unacceptable inequalities in health status between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

This role within a national not-for-profit organisation will support the implementation of a national initiative to enhance Indigenous access to culturally appropriate primary health care through mainstream services

AGPN’s team comprises core administrative staff, policy advisers and project managers who are highly motivated, adaptable and multi-skilled professionals.
The Special Adviser will also be a key contributor to AGPN’s Policy team.
The Special Network Adviser’s key responsibilities include:

  • National coordination of the Indigenous Health Project Officer (IHPO) initiative
  • Provision of support, leadership and advice to the general practice network (State Based Organisations and general practice networks) in the ongoing implementation of the range of measures under the Closing the Gap (health) initiative
  • Provision of support and advice to the AGPN executive and Board on the Closing the Gap initiative and on other Indigenous health matters
  • Oversight and carriage of a national orientation initiatives to support the PO initiative
  • Coordinate and synthesise the views of the Network to contribute to the effective and ongoing implementation of the Closing the Gap initiative
  • Ensure appropriate coordination and linkage between elements of Closing the Gap initiative and other relevant AGPN programs
  • Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders in Indigenous health
  • Support and provide leadership to the Network in relation to other relevant Indigenous health initiatives
  • Liaison with Closing the Gap program evaluators

The successful applicant will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package, including salary sacrificing (in accordance with ATO not for profit guidelines), and the opportunity to contribute to a group of energetic, committed professionals who are making a significant difference to health issues affecting Australians.

To receive a position description and selection criteria please email mconroy@agpn.com.au. Should you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Vlad Aleksandric on 02 6228 0800 or valeksandric@agpn.com.au

Applications addressing the selection criteria and the key responsibilities will close on Friday 3 February 2012.

Please enclose your CV and details of three current referees with your application to Ms M Conroy PO Box 4308 Manuka ACT 2603 or by email mconroy@agpn.com.au

 

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