HealthPathways Manager

at  Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network

Vacancy Information
Position: HealthPathways Manager
Base Salary: $92,509.40 per annum plus superannuation
Status: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Close date: 30 June 2024
MPHN is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of HealthPathways Manager.
This package contains information about the Primary Health Network, and guidelines on submitting
your application.

You will find within the information package:

• An overview of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network
• Position description

About us
Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is a not-for-profit organisation servicing more than
252,358 people, living across 508 communities on a land mass of 126,124 square kilometres. It is
one of 31 local and independent PHNs established nationally to support the primary healthcare
sector and improve health outcomes, particularly for those at-risk populations.

MPHN achieves this by understanding the region’s health needs to inform:

• funding services to meet population health needs;
• integrating local services and systems and improve coordination of care; and
• supporting the development of a local sustainable health care workforce through quality

improvement and professional development.
MPHN is informed by our local health professionals and communities through four regionally-based
clinical councils, and 33 Local Health Advisory Committees informing a single Community Advisory
Committee.
We meet our objectives by undertaking population health planning and priority setting. Our
decision making in the region is based on reliable health data and evidence, and on criteria that is
open to public scrutiny.
Within our organisation we promote innovation and encourage our employees to use initiative to
drive changes for our communities. We have a commitment to increasing the capability of our
workforce through opportunities for learning and development. We provide a flexible working
environment for our employees and offer generous salary packaging arrangements.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter and a resume. Your cover letter should
briefly address the knowledge skills and experience required for the position, located on the
following pages.
Applications are to be submitted via email to recruitment@mphn.org.au.
For a confidential discussion, please call Toni Preuss on 0427 536 455 or email
toni.preuss@mphn.org.au
Position Description
Position title: HealthPathways Manager
Agreement and firsthealth Limited Enterprise Agreement
classification: Level 5
Status: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Location: Murrumbidgee Region
Reports to: Senior Manager Integration
Purpose
The HealthPathways Manager is responsible for providing effective leadership and management of
the HealthPathways program, while ensuring the team contribute effectively to the strategic and
operational objectives of the program. The HealthPathways Manager will also be responsible for
developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in the program and
embedded participation across the region.

Key accountabilities:

• Provide effective leadership, management and direction to the HealthPathways team
• Contribute to the development of strategic and operational plans for the HealthPathways

program with the identification of key performance indicators for the program

• Coordinate the development, maintenance and continual quality improvement of

HealthPathways ensuring it remains relevant and useful to health professionals and

collaborative partners

• Develop and foster effective engagement strategies for consultation with key stakeholders and

other health service providers for the purpose of developing HealthPathways

• Actively use the pathways administration system (DOT) to manage pathway development, triage

and allocation of feedback, produce reports and share pathways content within the

HealthPathways community.

• Support and assist with writing content for HealthPathways in liaison with Clinical Editors,

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Streamliners. Develop budget proposals that reflect the

needs of the program and maintain financial oversight of the approved budgets

• Assist with the development and implementation of eHealth processes that relate to

HealthPathways to improve integration opportunities across the region, including eReferrals

• Facilitate clinical working groups to ensure positive outcomes are achieved and documented in

the pathways development process

• Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical redesign strategies as identified

by the clinical workgroups.

• Produce reports as required relating to the program’s performance and against KPI targets
• Develop and oversee educational and promotional activities to promote HealthPathways to

internal staff and external stakeholders

• Actively support general practices in the implementation and uptake of HealthPathways

focussing on sustainable system change within primary care.

• Undertake research of local referral paths to support the building of HealthPathways content
• Undertake continuing education as required to ensure job skills and knowledge remain current
• Contribute to the MPHN’s Quality Management System including identify opportunities to

improve policies, procedures and processes.

• Work Health and Safety responsibility including identifying, assessing, eliminating/controlling

and reporting hazards and risks within the workplace, to the extent of delegated authority for

the role.

• Attend scheduled meetings and work-related functions within and outside usual work hours

including travel to other regions where overnight stays may be required.
This position description is only intended to provide an outline of the key responsibilities of the position. Employees are
expected to carry out any duties, within the scope of their ability, that are necessary to fulfil the requirements of the
position.
Key relationships
Internal Stakeholders

WHO PURPOSE

Manager • Escalate issues, make suggestions and provide
updates
Team members • Participate in meetings, share information and
provide input on issues
Direct reports • Provide leadership, direction to inspire and motivate

team.

• Set clear performance expectations, monitor and

manage team performance and development.
External stakeholders

WHO PURPOSE

General Practice • Establish and maintain relationship, influence and
Specialist Health providers promote activities and monitor outcomes
Allied Health
Streamliners • Maintain a partnership
Essential requirements

other health service providers for the purpose of developing HealthPathways

• Actively use the pathways administration system (DOT) to manage pathway development, triag

the role.

• Attend scheduled meetings and work-related functions within and outside usual work hour