Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In these two permanent part-time roles, based across various Epworth hospitals, you will be responsible for enhancing communication and connectivity between General Practitioners (GPs) to increase & maintain GP referrals to Epworth. Specifically, the role will focus on providing education to GPs and promoting the specific value of our specialists and services available for potential patients at Epworth. You will be part of the Strategic Business Development team and report to the GP Engagement Program Manager.

Position 1: 2 days at Epworth Geelong

Position 2: 3 days at Epworth Eastern (Box Hill) 

You will make an impact by:

• Helping to facilitate GP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) education program for Epworth through the RACGP
• Coordinating accredited education at GP clinics in the community
• Delivering and attending a number of education programs or conferences and social/promotional events annually
• Working with the Business Development Managers to secure appropriate Epworth specialists to deliver the program content
• Building strong working relationships with Epworth Specialists, Clinics, Practice Managers and other community networks to enhance referral
• Promoting a positive image of Epworth services and achievements to GPs via education events
• Acting as a resource and point-of-contact for doctors within Epworth
• Developing GP focused marketing and relationship building strategies and promotional campaigns that underpin and support organisational strategic plans
• Developing GP communication objectives and stakeholders which align with the business and marketing strategy
• Promoting Specialist profiles and their value proposition
• Ensuring GPs and practices have up-to-date information about new Epworth developments and services so GPs can provide patients with options around care

To be successful in this role:

You will be enthusiastic and motivated to drive the success of the GP Engagement Program. You will have tertiary qualifications in education, healthcare, or a business-related field, and experience planning and coordinating education programs for GPs within our community.

You will have:

• Demonstrated experience in customer relationship, business development or GP Liaison
• Demonstrated experience with developing and co-ordinating the delivery of face to face events
• High level computer competency (Microsoft office suite, Monday.com, Mail chimp, Eventbrite)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exceptional relationship management skills
• Excellent time management skills and experience in managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the health industry

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

• RACGP accredited Education Activity Representative – If not, an Education Activity Representative Course with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) will also need to be undertaken on commencing the role

At Epworth, it’s a community

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

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For more information, refer to the position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au 

Please Note:  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the application closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.