Primary Health Manager - Frankston

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people encouraged to apply.

Full time

$128,000 - $140,000 plus superannuation and salary packaging options to reduce tax and increase take home wages.

About First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing
First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing is a dynamic Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation that provides trauma informed culturally safe health care to First Nations People.

Our vision
Healthcare that meets Australian First Peoples’ health and wellbeing needs.

Our purpose
To provide services that meet the health and wellbeing needs of Australian First Peoples'.

About the role

The Primary Health Manager will act as the role model, point of contact and be responsible for overseeing the management and operations of First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing Frankston clinic. You will ensure high standards of client care, appropriate risk management and documentation is upheld whilst maintaining strong community relationships. This hands-on role requires an understanding of the health care system including government funding, Medicare funding and strong report writing skills. You will be responsible for the day-to-day and performance management of all Frankston team members with the support of the Director of Primary Health, Medical Director and Director of Corporate Services . This role currently reports to the Director of Primary Health and you will play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team. You will work closely with the other Site Manager - Baluk Balert Barring (Early Parenting Centre)



as well as the Social Emotional and Wellbeing Manager and Community Aged Care Manager.

About you

You will be a friendly, kind and respectful person with strong management and leadership qualities as well as organisational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise. You will be passionate about working in the Aboriginal Primary Health care sector and have a strong sense of clinical safety and cultural safety. Demonstrated ability to manage an evolving and quick paced workplace to ensure the best outcomes for clients and staff. We require skilled and professional workers who can demonstrate building strong relationships and trust with the people they work with, as well as having a good understanding of the Aboriginal communities First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing services.

Benefits include:

- Salary packaging up to $17,000

- CPD and other Professional Development and Wellbeing Activities

- Working within a small and supportive team

- No after hours or weekend work

Essential

- A good understanding of the Aboriginal communities First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing services.

- Minimum two years’ experience in a management role.

- Tertiary qualification in health,



social science or management related discipline or significant experience as Practice Manager.

- Solid understanding of the health system including Medicare.

- Ability to interact in a friendly and respectful way with clients and staff at all levels to achieve goals and outcomes.

- Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member team, creating positive client, family, carer and staff relationships.

- Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and safety, ensuring this is maintained within the clinic.

- Knowledge of and willingness to respond to the needs of clients with complex or special needs, managing feedback in a timely manner.

- Excellent administration skills including flexibility, organisational and prioritisation.

- High level computer knowledge and skills

Desirable

- Experience in the AGPAL Accreditation Process

- Experience using Medical Software such as Best Practice

- First aid, CPR or other related certificates

Mandatory checks

- National police check (upon commencement)

- Current Working with Children’s Check (upon commencement)

- Two current referees

For further information or to apply, please contact HR on 0478 822 *** or **@fphw.org.au.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability to the role to **@fphw.org.au or submit your application on SEEK by COB Friday 30th October 2026

First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing will close this advertisement should the right candidate be appointed earlier.

📌 Primary Health Manager (Frankston)
🏢 First Peoples Health and Wellbeing
📍 Frankston