List of Current Opportunities

Perth Primary Care Network (PPCN) located in Guildford, is a leading not-for-profit organisation in the primary health care industry that focuses on delivering quality health outcomes to local communities by supporting General Practice and the broader primary health care sector.

PPCN operates a well established suicide intervention program, known as ‘ALIVE’.  The program provides intensive three month case management support for at risk of suicide or self harm clients. The program is valued by both Health Professionals and clients alike and has received recognition from leading industry heads for its contribution to suicide prevention.

This position provides assessment, one on one counselling and support to clients who are at risk of suicide or self harm.  This position also provides support and education to GPs in the area of suicide prevention along with enhancing collaborations with other mental healthcare providers to ensure patients receive the highest quality care.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably skilled and experienced individual to provide the highest standard of assessment, counselling and case management to this client group.  The successful applicant will have tertiary qualification in psychology, social work or similar discipline, and have a minimum of two years experience working with clients with mental health and/or psychosocial issues. 

The successful applicant will require highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, and have a sound knowledge and understanding of other community resources.  Additionally, the applicant is required to be registered to an appropriate authority (if applicable), hold membership to their profession’s professional body, and be committed to professional development.  

Benefits of this position include working with an enthusiastic and highly committed team, flexible working arrangements, and an attractive remuneration package including full salary packaging benefits, with full details available at interview.

For more information please contact Tracey Snowden, Human Resources Manager on 9376 9200 or visit our Website at www.ppcn.org.au.  To apply please send your resume to hr@ppcn.org.au

PPCN operates the mobile medical StreetDoctor service that takes primary healthcare to the marginalised populations of Perth.   

StreetDoctor is an accredited General Practice service that has been successfully providing quality health care to marginalised people and communities since 2001.  StreetDoctor is a mobile, easily accessible, confidential, non-judgmental and non-discriminatory bulk-billing primary health care service.

StreetDoctor attends several different sites around central Perth and the eastern suburbs. The service attends sites that will provide homeless and disadvantaged populations with access to primary health care because access to conventional general practice may not be a possibility for a number of reasons.

We are currently seeking a Vocationally Registered General Practitioner to join our committed team on this service.  The position is required on a casual basis and to also assist in covering other GP’s leave cover etc .   This position offers an attractive rate and a pleasant and professional working environment.  For more information please contact Tracey Snowden, Human Resources Manager on 9376 9200 or to apply please send your resume to hr@ppcn.org.au