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Consortium Manager
Position Description

General Information
Peninsula Home Hospice is an accredited, not for profit community palliative care organisation
providing specialist health care and practical support to people living at home with a life limiting
illness and their families and friends. PHH supports people who live within the Mornington Peninsula
Shire, City of Frankston and City of Kingston (south of Mordialloc Creek)

The Southern Metropolitan Regional Palliative Care Consortium (SMRPCC – the Consortium) is an
alliance of palliative care services in the Southern Metro Region of Melbourne with the aim to
collaboratively implement the Victorian End of Life and Palliative Care framework in the region. The
consortium is active in a number of areas including aged care, disability, progressive neurological
conditions and workforce development.

PHH acts as fund holder and employer for the Consortium.

Statement of Purpose
To manage consortium activities towards the implementation of the End-of Life and Palliative Care
Framework in the in Southern Metro region.

Core Values
We are: Respectful, Compassionate, Inclusive, Supportive, Responsive

Position Specification
Reports To

Award Health Professionals & Support Services Award 2020

Classification Manager

Hours Per Contract

Role Reflection Initially during the probation period at three months, and six months, then
annually

A condition of employment with Peninsula Home Hospice is that all staff have a satisfactory Police
check (and all clinical staff also a Working with Children Check)

Key Position Functions


Facilitate change required in the region to achieve the implementation of the Strengthening
Palliative Care policy. 

To take a leadership role in strategic planning of the Consortium. 
Manage regional projects related to the implementation of the Strengthening Palliative Care

policy. 
Knowledge management for the Consortium.

o Information management
o Communication 

Build the relevance and effectiveness of the Consortium for all members. 
Where appropriate, manage other staff employed by the Consortium. 
Where appropriate, provide education to Consortium and other stakeholders. 
Manage the evaluation of initiatives undertaken by the Consortium. 
Provide a secretariat/administrative role to the Consortium.

Role Position Description

Key Relationships


Consortium Executive Group 
Consortium members 
Consortium Committee(s) 
Other health and community service networks including:

o Integrated Cancer Services
o Primary Care Partnerships
o General Practice Divisions
o Department of Human Services

Experience/Skills and Qualifications


Relevant post graduate qualifications and a good knowledge of the health care system 
Knowledge of the palliative care system would be an advantage 
Management experience and expertise 
Ability to provide effective leadership 
Excellent written and oral communication skills 
Effective change management skills 
Ability to collect, analyse and present data 
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite 
Strong administration and organisational skills

Performance Management


Performance management and development to be undertaken by the voting members of the
Consortium Executive Group 

Two (2) performance management meetings to be held per year with the Consortium
Manager, the performance plan will be developed at the first meeting and reviewed at the
second meeting.

Terms and Conditions of Employment


Contract for twelve months with possible option for extension 
Three day per week part-time position (22.8 hours per week) 
Current Victorian Driver’s License and access to personal car, travel reimbursement 
Remuneration will be negotiated with the successful applicant 
Access to attractive salary packaging arrangements 
Performance management – performance review at 3 months following appointment, and

then at end of 12 months

Role Statement
This position description is to be read in conjunction with the Consortium Manager Role Statement
document.

All staff are expected to: 

Demonstrate an understanding of Peninsula Home Hospice Policies and Procedures,
including those relating to quality management 

Participate in PHH Quality Improvement Activities including ACHS NSQPCHS. 
Maintain a professional appearance as required by Peninsula Home Hospice Policy 
Ensure familiarity and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and

regulations

Role Position Description



Undertake other projects and duties as directed by your Line Manager or the Chief Executive
Officer