Project Lead - Aged Care

About Us

At WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA), we are dedicated to transforming and sustaining primary health care across Western Australia. As one of the 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Australia, we proudly manage three PHNs, guided by our 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan. Since our establishment in 2015, we've been committed to strengthening primary care through innovative partnerships and a 'one health system' approach, ensuring better access to services and improved health outcomes.

Our work focuses on:

• Supporting general practices to deliver top-quality patient care.
• Funding local primary health services tailored to community needs.
• Connecting local services to simplify the health care system.
• Leading system-wide reform for long-term impact.

As an organisation that thrives in a dynamic environment, we embrace change and seek team members who are adaptable and flexible in their approach.

We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people from diverse cultures, and people living with disabilities.

Find out more about our values, workplace, and culture here.

About The role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the planning, commissioning and delivery of aged care initiatives across Western Australia.

The Project Lead, Aged Care will initially provide dedicated leadership and oversight of the Commonwealth funded care finder program for WA. Working across all three WA Primary Health Networks, you will support the delivery, integration and continuous improvement of services that help vulnerable older people navigate and access aged care and other essential supports.

The role will oversee key care finder activities during an important period of program growth and transition, including regional service expansion, provider establishment and integration. You will work closely with commissioned service providers, communities, government and internal teams to support effective delivery, strong provider relationships and improved outcomes for older people.

The role may also support other aged care projects and priorities over time, providing opportunities to work across commissioning, service improvement, system integration and strategic program delivery.

🔹Employment Type: Full-time, Max Term (2 years)

🔹 Location: WAPHA Head Office, Level 2, 1 Hood Street, Subiaco (Hybrid role)

🔹 Salary: Band 5 - $114,442.06 (Plus 12% Superannuation)

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, commissioning, implementation, and coordination of activities with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the considered delivery and monitoring of aged care related projects and activities, consistent with relevant funding guidance.
• Review and build on current related activities with internal stakeholders, considering relevant WAPHA Health Priority Strategies, current commissioned services, regional integration and primary care activities.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to leverage/integrate activities, create a better experience for consumers and clinicians, encourage better use of health resources, and eliminate service duplication.
• At a systems level, work with program governance bodies, peak bodies, service providers and lived experience representatives to design, implement and evaluate identified aged care activities.

About you

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following selection criteria:

Essential experience and education

1. Tertiary qualifications in health or human services, or equivalent level of relevant expertise.
2. Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, implementation, monitoring and risk management, with the ability to work independently and deliver agreed outcomes within required timeframes.
3. Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively across organisational levels and with external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships and influence cross-portfolio teams and delivery partners to achieve shared outcomes.
5. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of health service delivery in the Western Australian health and social care context.

Preferred knowledge and skills

1. Relevant experience working within primary care, aged care and/or related health and social care sectors.
2. Experience in timely, effective and impactful end-to-end commissioning, service improvement or service integration activities
3. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
4. High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement that combines remote work from home with office presence in our modern Subiaco office.
• Commitment to employee development.
• Salary packaging - WAPHA's arrangement allows for a maximum of $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits per fringe benefit tax year.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional paid parental leave.
• Gifted paid day off during Christmas shut down period.
• Annual $200 health and wellbeing reimbursement scheme.
• All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Study leave options available.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of continuous services (accessible on a pro-rata basis after 7 years).

To Apply

• Please submit your application by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
• Your application should include your CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria (max 3 pages) as outlined in the job advertisement, demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Applications close – Monday 23rd November 2026, 8am

WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews prior to the advertised close date. Applications will continue to be accepted until the closing date unless the advertisement is closed early.

For further information please email Doreen.demos@wapha.org.au. Please note that applications must be submitted via the link provided – applications received by email will not be accepted.

Applicants must hold current, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role. Candidates without valid authorisation to work in Australia will not be considered. Compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations is mandatory.

Successful candidates will be required to provide relevant qualifications, along with documentation including a valid visa (if applicable), passport, and police check upon request.