Activity Lead - Primary 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 

The Activity Lead oversees and coordinates assigned healthcare projects maintaining whole-of-activity oversight to ensure work is delivered in line with relevant funding obligations, internal processes and commonwealth guidance.

The role works with internal and external stakeholders to support effective service design and delivery, and to enhance health system integration and improve care pathways within primary care. The Activity Lead operates at a systems level, collaborating with governance bodies, service providers, and stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with WAPHA's strategic objectives.

🔹Employment Type: 2 Full-time roles available for a 2-year maximum term contract (part time may be considered)

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

🔹 Salary: Band 5 ($114,442.06k - $128,750.29 Plus 12% Superannuation)

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, commissioning, implementation and monitoring of activities with internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on building capability and capacity within general practice settings.
• Monitor activity implementation, identify risks and opportunities, and make adjustments to optimise outcomes.
• Strengthen service integration and system partnerships to optimise care pathways.
• Identify service gaps and opportunities to improve access, health equity, integration, patient and clinician experience, and use of health resources.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of activity service models, processes, tools and resources.
• Apply structured project methodology, processes, and tools to create relevant plans and deliver and monitor approved activities.

About you

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

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health or human services or equivalent level of expertise. 
• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering end-to-end activities using appropriate tools to plan, manage and monitor progress towards goals. 
• High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of health service delivery within the Western Australian health, particularly primary care and general practice.

• High level of computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Highly Regarded

• Formal project qualification.
• Familiarity with health service commissioning and healthcare funding models.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing care models.
• Understanding of the Australian primary care system.

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

Applications close 11:59pm Friday, 2 October 2026.

WAPHA reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the advertised close date.

For further information please email [email protected]. 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.

About Us

WA Primary Health Alliance builds and strengthens primary health care in Western Australia, so people can access the services they need closer to home. As the operator of all three Primary Health Networks in Western Australia, we aim to ensure that the people most at risk of poor health have access to quality care. By working closely with GPs, health professionals, service providers, hospitals, government, and the community to strengthen primary care state-wide, we are delivering better health, together.