Senior Practice Development Officer

Western NSW PHN; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model

Flexible work arrangements

Family friendly environment

Collaborative culture

5 weeks annual leave

Leave during festive period

Leave purchase/cash-out option

Wellness program

Professional development allowance

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Western NSW PHN is seeking a Senior Practice Development Officer to support primary healthcare providers in Western NSW to build capability, sustainability, and high-performance practice models.

You will work through a coaching and partnership approach with general practices, Aboriginal Health Services, and other primary care providers to strengthen operations and adopt best-practice enablers and technology.

Responsibilities

• Support primary healthcare providers to build capability and sustainability, and to implement high‑performance practice models across Western NSW.
• Collaborate with general practices, Aboriginal Health Services, and other primary care providers to strengthen operations and adopt best-practice enablers and technology.
• Support vulnerable practices and foster local partnerships to improve long-term viability of primary care services.

Job description

The Senior Practice Development Officer supports primary healthcare providers to build capability, sustainability, and high-performance practice models across Western NSW.

Through a coaching and partnership approach, the role works with general practices, Aboriginal Health Services, and other primary care providers to strengthen business operations, improve financial and workforce sustainability, increase the adoption of best-practice enablers and technology, and enhance health outcomes, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and rural communities.

The role also focuses on supporting vulnerable practices, improving access to funding opportunities, and fostering local partnerships that strengthen the long‑term viability of primary care services.

Benefits to working with us:
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, like-minded 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

For more details, view the Information Package and full Position Description under Documentation on our Careers page.