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Primary Health Organisation Manager

ANZSCO 134213

Employed

270

Part-time share

21%

Female share

73%

Median age

49 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Primary Health Organisation Managers manage primary health organisations that provide a broad range of out-of-hospital health services.

What they typically do

  • Provides overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre.
  • Develops, implements and monitors the procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff.
  • Co-ordinates and administers health and welfare programs and clinical services.
  • Monitors and evaluates resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres.
  • Controls administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services.
  • Liaises with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service co-operation and co-ordination.
  • Advises government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities.
  • Represents the organisation in negotiations, conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.
  • Controls selection, training and supervision of staff.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
29.3%
NSW
22.6%
QLD
20.3%
WA
8.6%
NT
4.9%
SA
4.5%
ACT
4.5%
TAS
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Primary Health Organisation Manager.