Program Manager Interim - Primary Care Services

Expression of Interest | Fixed Term June - December May 2026

This fixed-term role has been created to provide strategic and operational leadership to the Home Care Services and Community Health Nursing teams during the secondment of the current Program Manager. The position is central to ensuring service continuity, building team capability, and identifying opportunities to enhance client experience across both the Home Care and Community Nursing portfolios.

Key areas of responsibility

• Program Leadership — Provide leadership to the Post Acute Care, Community Health Nursing, and Support @Home teams. Working closely with Team Leaders, oversee day-to-day operations, ensure service targets are achieved, support staff performance and wellbeing, and uphold strong clinical and operational governance. Lead planning and initiatives that contribute to the rollout of BHN’s new strategic plan, with a particular focus on growth within the Support at Home program.
• Service Optimisation — Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, improve client flow, strengthen communication pathways, and enhance integration across teams. This includes analysing current practices, recommending improvements, and supporting change initiatives that align with BHN’s strategic direction.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to community health outcomes while helping to strengthen how a complex health organisation delivers on its priorities.

For a confidential discussion, contact

Liz Riley - General Manager Primary Health

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How to Apply

Apply now with your resume and a one page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]. Expressions of Interest (EOIs) close Friday 22nd May. Interviews for shortlisted internal applicants will be scheduled for the week beginning 25th May.

Why Join BHN?

Better Health Network (BHN) is a not-for-profit organisation providing integrated health and wellbeing services to people of all ages in communities across south-eastern Melbourne. We proudly provide a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection.

These include specialist medical services, dental and allied health, nursing and counselling services, as well as aged care social supports and NDIS disability services. With the vision, Your health, your choice, your way, we exist to deliver accessible services that meet the needs of our communities and use our influence to create positive change.

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ communities.