Established on July 1st, 2015, the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN) is an Australian Government initiative dedicated to ‘building one, world-class health system for the Gold Coast’, with strategic goals to:
The federal government requires Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to maintain a GP-led Clinical Advisory Council made up of individuals who represent general practice and other health professionals, including but not limited to doctors, specialists, nurses, allied and community health professionals, First Nations health workers and hospital executives.
The purpose of the Clinical Council is to ensure that influential recommendations and advice from a clinical perspective is presented to the Board, informing the best possible decisions on health and primary/community-based care to improve health outcomes in accordance with the strategic intent of the PHN.
The Clinical Council assists the PHN to develop local strategies to improve the operation of the primary health care system for patients, including advising on issues that can influence the Board’s deliberations and decisions to better meet unique needs of their communities.
The Board of the GCPHN are currently seeking nominations from local Health Clinicians to fill six vacancies for the GCPHN Clinical Council. The term of appointment is 2 years, and the deadline for nominations is Friday 30 August 2024, at 9am AEST.
About the Opportunity
Member nominations currently being sought include:
Interested clinicians will ideally have considerable experience in the primary health care sector and interest in a range of clinical areas, including but not limited to population health, First Nations health, aged care, mental health, chronic disease, women’s and children’s health, drug and alcohol. They must be currently working in their field on the Gold Coast.
To view the Gold Coast PHN boundaries, click here.
Meetings are generally held every quarter (face to face) or as required to support organisational needs. Meetings are held at our Robina office after business hours and run for approximately 2-3 hours in duration (6:30pm-8:30pm), depending on agenda requirements.
If you have any additional questions regarding the position, please contact Kerry McCormick - Regional Partnership and Engagement Officer via email engagement@gcphn.com.au or phone 07 5635 2455.
Members of the Clinical Council are remunerated in accordance with the current organisational sitting fee policy.
Members will require the following attributes to support them in achieving the Clinical Council's purpose and responsibilities:
To register your interest, please provide responses to the online form questions below demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria and attach a current resume.
Below are key documents relevant to the Clinical Council positions:
- GCPHN Clinical Council Terms of Reference
- GCPHN Conflict of Interest Procedure
Once your application is submitted you will receive an automated acknowledgement email on behalf of GCPHN. Please check your junk mail folder to confirm receipt and contact Kerry (as above) if you have not received this acknowledgment.
A shortlist of candidates will be prepared from the applications received by the deadline. These candidates will then be presented to the GCPHN Board of Directors for assessment and final approval.
All applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of their application.