Careers at HealthWISE - Join our team!
A career at HealthWISE has many benefits including:
Vision – Healthy Communities
Purpose – Creating better health for our communities
HealthWISE has been delivering federally funded primary health and social services for 8 years. We are a not for profit organisation dedicated to creating healthier communities. The people we support live in the New England and North West regions of northern New South Wales and the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions of southern Queensland. Of 603,565 people in our regions 7.32% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander compared to 3.2% nationally.
By employing skilled and experienced local health care providers, we provide efficient and effective programs that improve access, increase awareness, decrease cost, incorporate lived experience, empower communities and foster long term health.
We are a specialist provider of rural and remote services. We have offices in ten locations (Armidale, Glen Innes, Goondiwindi, Gunnedah, Inverell, Ipswich, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, and Walcha) and provide services and outreach to small towns and communities across 19 Local Government Areas.
HealthWISE is a flexible and inclusive organisation and is dedicated to providing a welcoming and culturally appropriate environment for everyone and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
Current Positions Available
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Did you know that HealthWISE now has over 100 staff spread amongst our ten offices in NSW and QLD, with many outreach services to small and remote country towns?
Our staff may travel many kilometres a week to see our clients, as well as offering our services at our offices and via telehealth.
You may not realise what services and programs we offer, but when you need them, know that HealthWISE will be there for you!
The video below proudly presents a snapshot of who we are today; showcasing our incredible team, our range of primary health care services across NSW and QLD,
and the communities we serve.
This position is available in either our Narrabri or Moree office.
Reporting to the Integrated Team Care Team Leader, the purpose of this role is to work collaboratively with ITC Clients, General Practices, Aboriginal Health Services Specialist and Allied Health providers to support appropriate multidisciplinary care and services for Aboriginal people.
The position will assist to increase the capacity of GPs and other health professionals in delivering a holistic health care service to Aboriginal Clients whilst working within the guidelines of the Integrated Team Care Program across identified communities within the HealthWISE region. The position will provide delivery of ‘best practice’ care in the areas of health education, health literacy health promotion, and Chronic Disease Management.
The Care Coordinator (ITC) will be required to work closely with other members of the Aboriginal Health Access Team, as well as the broader HealthWISE Team to achieve the outcomes of this program in an effective and patient focused manner across the New England geographical region.
The Care Coordinator (ITC) is required to work both independently and as part of a team, applying their expertise to ensure the delivery of culturally appropriate and safe clinical support to clients of the service. The successful person shall apply their community knowledge, skills, competence, and training to achieve the HealthWISE goals within timeframes and approved budget. The position shall add value to all activities and services of HealthWISE, working collaboratively within a broader team environment to assist in facilitating and achieving HelathWISE’s Vision and Purpose.
HealthWISE considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Applications close 30 August 2024.
Please contact Susanne Kable on 02 6792 5514 or susanne.kable@healthwise.org.au to discuss this position.
This position is available in our Narrabri, Inverell or Moree office.
The purpose of this role is to work in a collaborative partnership model to deliver clinical mental health services. The role involves providing interventions across the lifespan, including psychological therapies for people with mild to moderate mental health conditions and clinical care coordination for people with chronic and complex mental health conditions, including those affected by Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV).
The position reports to the Service Delivery Wellbeing Team Leader(s) and collaborates with the broader HealthWISE services to ensure the delivery of comprehensive and culturally competent mental health services.
Relocation grants may be available through the Rural Doctors Network.
Applications Close 29th August 2024.
Please contact any of the below staff members for further information:
Anne Edwards – 02 5733 5308
Tanya Hague – 02 6766 1394
Tess Lockyer – 02 6752 7196
The purpose of this role is to draw on lived experience in the provision of trauma informed, strengths-based mental health and wellbeing support including for people/families impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.
Applications Close 29th August 2024.
Please contact any of the below staff members for further information:
Anne Edwards – 02 5733 5308
Tanya Hague – 02 6766 1394
Tess Lockyer – 02 6752 7196
This position is available at any of our NSW offices (Armidale, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth and Walcha).
Reporting to the Mental Health Program and Data Team Leader, the purpose of this role is to be responsible for the administration of program referrals and data collection within the Mental Health portfolio and supporting clinicians in the delivery of innovative and equitable services and activities across the region, within a timely manner and within approved budgets. The Mental Health Program Officer provides data and usage information that will support the Team Leader to effectively develop and manage the services and activities in accordance with contractual requirements and the strategic goals of HealthWISE.
The Mental Health Program Officer is required to work both independently and as a part of the multi-disciplinary Mental Health team and broader HealthWISE team, to achieve the objectives of the programs and the organisation in an effective, integrated and person-centred manner.
The Mental Health Program Officer will work collaboratively with HealthWISE staff, health practitioners (general practitioners, medical specialists and allied mental health professionals), health services (including the Local Health District and Aboriginal Health Services), stakeholders, and consumers, to provide an integrated and inclusive approach to mental health and allied health care strategies. Additionally, this role is required to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of /or experience in delivering services via Telehealth as related to this role.
Applications close 29 August 2024.
Please contact Lynn Hall on 02 6742 3633 or mental.health@healthwise.org.au to discuss this position.
Reporting to the Mental Health Program and Data Team Leader, the purpose of this role is to be responsible for the administration of program referrals and data collection within the Mental Health portfolio and supporting clinicians in the delivery of innovative and equitable services and activities across the region, within a timely manner and within approved budgets. The Mental Health Program Officer provides data and usage information that will support the Team Leader to effectively develop and manage the services and activities in accordance with contractual requirements and the strategic goals of HealthWISE.
The Mental Health Program Officer is required to work both independently and as a part of the multi-disciplinary Mental Health team and broader HealthWISE team, to achieve the objectives of the programs and the organisation in an effective, integrated and person-centred manner.
The Mental Health Program Officer will work collaboratively with HealthWISE staff, health practitioners (general practitioners, medical specialists and allied mental health professionals), health services (including the Local Health District and Aboriginal Health Services), stakeholders, and consumers, to provide an integrated and inclusive approach to mental health and allied health care strategies. Additionally, this role is required to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of /or experience in delivering services via Telehealth as related to this role.
Applications close 29 August 2024.
Please contact Lynn Hall on 02 6742 3633 or mental.health@healthwise.org.au to discuss this position.
This position is available at any of our NSW offices (Armidale, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth and Walcha).
Reporting to the Mental Health Program and Data Team Leader, the purpose of this role is to be responsible for the administration of program referrals and data collection within the Mental Health portfolio and supporting clinicians in the delivery of innovative and equitable services and activities across the region, within a timely manner and within approved budgets. The Mental Health Program Officer provides data and usage information that will support the Team Leader to effectively develop and manage the services and activities in accordance with contractual requirements and the strategic goals of HealthWISE.
The Mental Health Program Officer is required to work both independently and as a part of the multi-disciplinary Mental Health team and broader HealthWISE team, to achieve the objectives of the programs and the organisation in an effective, integrated and person-centred manner.
The Mental Health Program Officer will work collaboratively with HealthWISE staff, health practitioners (general practitioners, medical specialists and allied mental health professionals), health services (including the Local Health District and Aboriginal Health Services), stakeholders, and consumers, to provide an integrated and inclusive approach to mental health and allied health care strategies. Additionally, this role is required to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of /or experience in delivering services via Telehealth as related to this role.
Applications close 29 August 2024.
Please contact Lynn Hall on 02 6742 3633 or mental.health@healthwise.org.au to discuss this position.
