Capital Health Network

$134,653 plus superannuation

*Re-advertised role, previous applicants need not apply.

About Us

Capital Health Network (CHN) is one of 31 Primary Health Networks (PHN). PHNs are independent not-for-profit organisations working to streamline health services, particularly for those at-risk of poor health outcomes, and to better coordinate care so people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. To achieve these outcomes, CHN undertakes a range of activities including commissioning services to deliver innovative, evidence-informed, primary health care services to the ACT community. Find out more about the role of PHNs.

About the team

The Commissioned Services Team works with service providers and other stakeholders, such as the Department of Health and Aged Care, to commission health services in the ACT. The team monitors progress of commissioned services outcomes to ensure the service is reaching the target population and that service level KPIs are met. The team contributes to key reporting and evaluation activities to identify key primary health care gaps and contributes to future funding opportunities.

About the role

The Senior Manager Commissioned Services is a strategic leadership position committed to delivering high quality, outcome-focused, primary health care services through commissioning activities. The position leads the full commissioning cycle at CHN which includes community health needs assessments, annual planning activities, designing and contracting services, managing performance, evaluation, and quality improvement and capacity building initiatives to contribute to transforming and reorganising existing services to enhance performance and better meet the health needs of Canberrans.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, strategic support and management to the Commissioned Services Team and contribute to a well-established and strong senior leadership team.

See yourself in our team

To effectively support CHN’s goals and objectives in commissioning, you will lead a high-performing and committed team by providing clear direction, overseeing team-level planning and budgeting, while actively contributing to CHN-wide operational and functional strategies. You will be an agile, strength-based, dependable, enthusiastic and collaborative leader who combines technical components of commissioning with strong team management, empowering staff to excel in cross-team collaboration and innovation. You will use your strong relationship management skills to engage with CHN internal teams at all stages of the commissioning cycle, and externally with government partners, primary health care providers and community organisations.

You will have the opportunity to position yourself at the heart of meaningful, impactful change and establish and operationalize commissioning processes to drive system change towards more integrated, innovative and value-based health care in the ACT.

This position will suit a person who has experience leading a business function in a not-for-profit, Government or corporate services organisation, with a strong understanding of stakeholder relationships management, service delivery, performance and evaluation principles, and strong experience collaboratively managing high level operational and strategic processes. Knowledge of the health sector will be advantageous.

Work location

This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.

Working at CHN

At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.

Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:

• Work-life balance and wellbeing
• Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paid leave.
• Comprehensive leave options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave, including Family and Wellbeing Leave, as well as Religious, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Flexible work arrangements

• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible working options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
• Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you need it with the ability to purchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.

Career growth and development

• Continuous Learning Programs: Participate in ongoing learning opportunities to expand your skills and expertise.
• Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
• Study leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option to support your learning and development goals, while balancing work commitments.

Meaningful and impactful work

• Purposeful work in health: Be part of fulfilling, varied work that advances how health care is delivered in Canberra, improving health outcomes for ACT the community.
• Collaborate with health experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector, contributing to impactful initiatives.

Culture and Community

• Supportive, collaborative workplace: Join a team environment built on collaboration and mutual support.
• Diverse and inclusive environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritises diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others who make responsible choices for people and the planet.

Financial benefits and rewards

• Competitive remuneration package: Receive a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package, through salary packaging of up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year to maximise your take-home pay.
• Above-standard superannuation: Pursue long-term financial wellbeing with contributions that are always 0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee.

How to apply

Applications close: 11.59pm, 21 May 2025

Employment type: Permanent, Full Time

Position documentation can be found here. 

Please apply by clicking apply here. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 2 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 4 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.

For further enquiries: Please contact Anais le Gall, General Manager Health System Improvement: recruitment@chnact.org.au

Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.

CHN, ACT’s PHN welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Capital Health Network will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8023 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.