Program Development and Engagement Officer in Traralgon

Gippsland PHN is a not for profit charity that works at a regional level to achieve improved whole of system health care. Our vision is for a Measurably Healthier Gippsland. We work closely with the primary health care system, identifying opportunities to improve health outcomes in Gippsland communities. We do this through health system improvement programs, and by commissioning services to address local health needs via our regional commissioning role.

We aim to:

• Ensure health issues are prioritised, understood, and invested in, using local strengths;
• Build and support local capability in primary health care professionals;
• Enable transparent communication and information exchange across the primary health care sector;
• Improve access in primary health services particularly for those at risk of poor health outcomes, and where gaps exist in hard to reach locations.

We currently have a full time (1.0FTE) career opportunity available as the Program Development and Engagement Officer. The Program Development and Engagement Officer provides project, procurement and administrative support within the Procurement, Program Development and Engagement team. Working collaboratively with operational teams across Gippsland PHN, the position contributes to research and analysis, planning, co-design, procurement, tendering, monitoring and reporting activities that support the development and delivery of commissioned programs and services.

The Program Development and Engagement Officer supports efficient and effective procurement and commissioning practices through stakeholder engagement, project coordination, data collection and analysis, and the preparation of documentation that informs service planning and development.

The Program Development and Engagement Officer works within Gippsland PHN frameworks, policies and procedures and provides support to the broader organisation in relation to procurement, program development, commissioning and contract monitoring activities.

We are looking for an astute, agile, dynamic, outcomes focused team member. Use your skills to complete work packages including but not limited to:

• Using information contained within funding schedules and associated directives, provide project support to the Coordinator Program Development and Engagement in the development of new and revised models of care, commissioned services and programs;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, procurement plans and associated documentation relating to commissioned programs and services;
• Support procurement activities, including tender administration, preparation of procurement documentation, contract administration and records management;
• Contribute to co-design and stakeholder engagement activities that inform service planning, procurement and program development;
• Undertake research and analysis to support procurement, program development and commissioning activities;
• Develop and maintain administration systems as they relate to programs and procurement activities;
• Support the administration of working groups, advisory groups and committees as identified;
• Contribute to the collection of data to inform and support population health planning, identify regional health needs and support reporting requirements;
• Support processes to effectively monitor, review and report on the delivery of commissioned programs and services, budget performance and achievement of activities funded through Annual and Business Plans;
• Assist with the preparation of reports, briefing papers, presentations and other documentation as required;
• Coordinate project actions and maintain project documentation, registers and records;
• Identify and communicate emerging risks, challenges, opportunities and key issues to the Coordinator Program Development and Engagement.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Attractive remuneration;
• Salary packaging;
• Flexible working environments with a choice of being based at one of our three office locations (Traralgon, Wonthaggi, or Bairnsdale), with a mix of working from home environments by agreement;
• A great organisational culture;
• The chance for you to make a real difference to the health outcomes in our community.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

At Gippsland PHN we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage and celebrate a diverse and inclusive workforce that embodies respectful, psychologically safe work practices where everyone can contribute. We value diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status and neurodiversity.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 11 October 2026

Members of the LGBTIQ+ community, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with lived experience, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. All enquiries and applications will be handled professionally and with the strictest of confidence.