Clinical & Community Council Member

About SEMPHN

At South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (SEMPHN), we foster and support a more equitable, person-centred, and seamless health system to positively impact the health outcomes for our communities.   

We are one of six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Victoria, and 31 PHNs across Australia, with around 1.6 million residents in our catchment.  Reporting to an independent Board, our vision is for the people of south east Melbourne to have the opportunity to live their healthiest lives possible.   

We support this by providing:   

• Evidence, planning and influencing services to meet population health needs.   

• Capacity building services to grow primary health and its workforce in our region.   

• Commissioning services to translate national and state policy into local services and the regional health system.

About the Clinical & Community Council 
Established in 2015, SEMPHN’s Clinical and Community Council consists of representatives across community and primary health services.  

The Council provides advice and recommendations to SEMPHN and the Board of Directors. The Council’s insights support SEMPHN to achieve its vision of fostering and supporting a more equitable, person-centred and seamless health system, positively impacting health outcomes for local communities.  

About the role 

SEMPHN is seeking three new members to join a group of passionate and knowledgeable peers in our Clinical and Community Council. As a Council member, you will contribute your expertise and experience to inform decision making about SEMPHN’s programs, services and commissioning activities. 

You are required to attend two (2) of the three (3) Council meetings per calendar year and will receive a sitting fee for your attendance.   

Collectively, the Council will develop an annual Work Plan to be approved by the SEMPHN Board. Some reporting and paperwork may be required to communicate the Council’s advice to SEMPHN’s Board. 

Who should apply? 

We are currently recruiting three new members to our Clinical and Community Council. Candidates working in primary care or community services or living in south east Melbourne are encouraged to apply. To balance the skills and expertise of existing Council membership, SEMPHN is looking for candidates with an interest or speciality in:  

• First Nations peoples  

• Suicide prevention  

• Women with perinatal depression  

• General Practice  

• Community Health  

• LGBTIQA+  

• Pharmacy  

Additional experience in Digital Health, Health workforce, Aged Care, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and/ or Population Health is highly desirable. 

SEMPHN is an equal opportunity employer and as such welcomes and encourages applications from people who may have diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences.

How to apply:

To apply, please follow the below process: 

• Read the Position Description and Terms of Reference. 

• Write a one-page cover letter addressing your experience and/ or expertise in one of the seven interest or specialty areas listed above. You may include qualifications, skills and any prior committee experience 

• Email your Cover Letter to engagement@semphn.org.au by Friday 10 May 2024. 

Applications close 10 May 2024. 

If you have any questions please contact: 
Brian O’Sullivan 
Executive Director, People, Communications and Engagement Services 
PH: 03 8514 4410  
brian.osullivan@semphn.org.au