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HOPE Program Manager


Roma, St George or Charleville (Applications for flexible work arrangements may be considered for spoke locations within SWHHS)

South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to lead our HOPE team. HOPE delivers health and wellbeing programs, in partnership with the communities of South West Hospital and Health Service region.

Join us in building better health in the bush!

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP5
Workplace Location South West Qld
Job ad reference QLD/SW680596
Closing date 29-Apr-2026
Job duration
Contact person Lisa Baker
Contact details 0412 686 572
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Your opportunity

The HOPE Program Manager will provide advanced expertise, strategic leadership and innovation, and operational management of the multidisciplinary HOPE team. The HOPE Program Manager will also provide support and guidance to the Care Collective Community Care Service Coordinator/s under The Care Collective - South West Primary Care Pilot to ensure synergy in service provision. More specifically, the role is responsible for the multi-location coordination, implementation and evaluation of the HOPE model of service delivery. The Program Manager will support strong integration within the communities it services and supports, across the 3 hubs (Roma, Charleville and St George) and 15 smaller communities of South West Hospital and Health Service.

The HOPE Program Manager is a member of the SWHHS Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to the Executive Director of Allied Health. 

This position is responsible for coordination, financial delegation and direct management responsibility of the HOPE team members located in Charleville, Roma and St George.

The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.

Our vision is to be a national leader in the delivery of health services to rural and remote communities.

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.

Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

  • Generous leave loading rates and Professional development allowances apply!
  • Work within a focused team, that appreciates innovation!
  • Real opportunity to make your mark and build better health in the bush!

Be a part of something bigger

South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.

Take a look at what SWHHS has to offer! 

Charleville - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/charleville/  & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/charleville-qld

Roma – www.romaqueensland.com.au

St George - https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld

For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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