Associate Director Community Impact (Remote)

Associate Director Community Impact | Healthy North Coast | Australia

Who we are 

Healthy North Coast (HNC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the health of our North Coast communities through quality primary health care. We proudly deliver the Primary Health Network (PHN) Program across the stunning north coast region from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Githabul, Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr, Dunghutti, Birpai and Yaegl lands. Our goals are to:

• improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for people, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• improve the coordination of health services and increasing access and quality support for people

We are a values-driven organisation with motivated and passionate employees, all who contribute to our culture of success.  Our people are our biggest asset and are provided with attractive remuneration packages (including annual salary packaging benefits of $15,899), hybrid work arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, fantastic leave options and a commitment to ongoing learning & development. 

HNC is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. We recognise the knowledge, insights and capabilities of Aboriginal peoples. Their strength, resilience and cultural competence are highly valued and applicants with this background are strongly supported to apply. We recognise people of Aboriginal descent, who identify as Aboriginal and are accepted as Aboriginal within their local community where they live and work.

About the Role

In this role, you will drive innovative and ambitious initiatives that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for North Coast communities. You will provide operational and strategic leadership in the development, strengthening and maintenance of HNC’s presence in community and with providers 

The Associate Director oversees a number of projects and commissioning activities including procurement, contracting and reporting milestones with support from the Portfolio Management Office. They are a senior leader within HNC demonstrating integrity, empathy, and enthusiasm with strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

About you 

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with the following qualifications and qualities:

• Demonstrated critical thinking, thought leadership and ability to influence across functional areas
• Skills in commissioning including managing needs assessment, regional planning, co-design, procurement, contracting and evaluation processes
• Experience in delivering social impact programs or partnering for social change from inception to delivery demonstrating outcomes
• Strong communication skills that bring internal and external audiences ‘on the journey’ and build engagement and buy-in for our vision
• Strong engagement and people leadership skills with the ability to manage, develop, support and coach people to achieve success
• Ability to champion organisational vision and strategy through supporting the development and implementation of operational plans
• A strong commitment to principles such as Work Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Cultural Safety, and Continuous Improvement, ensuring a workplace that aligns with these values
• Relevant post graduate qualification and/or at least 10 years of senior management experiencein some combination of business development, partnership management, community development, marketing & communications, policy or social impact, consulting

How to Apply

Please forward your resume and a maximum three-page cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above selection criteria to jobs@hnc.org.au.  To access the position description for this opportunity, visit the careers page of our website via www.hnc.org.au/careers.  To request assistance with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application, please also reach out via jobs@hnc.org.au.

 Applications close 5pm, Friday 10 January 2025

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