Professional Development and Continuing Education Officer Location | Central Coast Hours | Full-time ongoing Application Close Date | 9am Monday 2nd September Annual Full-Time Equivalent Salary | $83,512.03 – 91,947.73 12% super salary packaging Are you passionate about supporting the primary care workforce through high-quality education and engagement? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your event coordination and stakeholder skills make a real impact? We’re seeking a Professional Development and Continuing Education Officer to join our team and help deliver meaningful, accessible learning opportunities for health professionals across our region. This role is central to our mission of strengthening the primary care sector through education that is relevant, responsive, and valued by clinicians. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to design, coordinate, and deliver professional development activities across a range of formats and platforms. Why work for us? We are a values-driven organisation, proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative, locally relevant solutions that improve health outcomes in our communities. Our recognition as an Employer of Choice by the 2024 Australian Business Awards and Hunter Business Awards—and finalist again in 2025—highlights our commitment to fostering a stimulating and supportive work environment. We offer a great range of benefits, including: Salary packaging up to $15,900 $2,650 for entertainment Hybrid work (up to 60% from home) Generous leave – 5 additional days for family/community, 3 over Christmas and the option to purchase extra leave Health and wellbeing perks – EAP, Fitness Passport, Pride in Diversity membership Professional development, driver training and collaboration with passionate professionals About the Role As the Professional Development and Continuing Education Officer, you will: Coordinate and deliver professional development activities for primary care professionals across face-to-face and online platforms Collaborate with internal teams, Local Health Districts, CPD advisory committees, and external stakeholders to identify regional education needs Manage event logistics including venues, facilitators, registrations, evaluations, and reporting Ensure CPD accreditation standards are met through RACGP and ACRRM Develop and promote education resources in partnership with Communications and IMIT teams Support innovation and continuous improvement in education delivery What you will bring to the role Essential Experience in events management, including project coordination, budget monitoring, and stakeholder engagement Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with experience delivering professional development or training Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online platforms such as GoTo Webinar, Teams, and livestream tools Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across a geographically dispersed team Desirable Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent Understanding of the primary health care sector and CPD requirements Experience communicating effectively with health professionals How to Apply Address the selection criteria (both essential and desirable) in your cover letter. To view the Position Description, select “Apply” which will redirect you to another page where you can view it as a hyperlink on the right-hand side under details. For more information, please contact Sandy Vincent, Manager – Professional Development and Education on 0417 702 or thephn.com.au. Our Commitment to Diversity We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation—we are committed to inclusion and belonging. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you. Additional Information *PHN's have been funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Aging since 2015. Some roles at our PHN are maximum-term and linked to our funding contracts with the Department of Health, Disability and Aging. Salary: This role is classified as F - J within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally offered between grade F - H. Portable leave and portable long service leave schemes do not apply to the PHN, for example NSW Health Portable Leave and the Community Services Industry (CSI) scheme.
