The Organisation

At Murray PHN, five organisational values - Leadership, Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation - drive the way we do business, the way we influence the health system and the way we interact with each other and our stakeholders.

As a not-for-profit organisation, and one of six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Victoria and 31 across Australia, we work with rural and regional services and national agencies to not only support health reform, but to develop locally relevant models of care, workforce solutions and to pilot innovative programs.

Whether it's supporting individuals with chronic conditions, enhancing mental health services, or reducing avoidable hospital stays, our focus is commissioning primary healthcare services that are accessible, high-quality, culturally responsive, sustainable, and importantly meet population needs and prevent disease.

The opportunity

The Aged Care On-site Pharmacist program is a crucial step towards improving health outcomes for residents through integrated and supported primary health services.

In this newly established role, your primary focus will be the development and execution of an engagement plan that promotes and supports integration of the initiative. The Primary Care team is a high-impact, collaborative group passionate about strengthening the capacity of rural health and sustainable primary healthcare models.

Key accountabilities include

• Coordinating the implementation of the Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist initiative, which will require some travel throughout our catchments.
• Developing and delivering the engagement plan, establishing a reporting system that measures improvements to the uptake of the initiative.
• Developing and integrating a management system that records proportion of Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH) seeking assistance to engage pharmacists.
• Collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders, including leading consultation with peak bodies, accredited training providers and other PHNs.
• Support engagement between RACHs and their pharmacists and other key stakeholders, including resource development and communication strategies.

In this part-time position, you’ll enjoy flexibility to configure your work week as required to deliver on your priorities.

About you

The position will appeal to a partnership builder who is looking for a multi-faceted role that will build on their existing program delivery skills. You are a collaborator who is inspired to positively influence outcomes for Aged Care Homes, residents and their families.

Essential to the role is a degree in Health, Pharmacy or a similar field combined with relevant experience engaging with primary care and/or aged care providers.

Key capabilities include

• Experience in the implementation of programs/services with an understanding of design and evaluation principles.
• Demonstrable relationship and partnership development skills with the ability to influence stakeholder outcomes.
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills with the ability to create reporting and evaluation systems using available software for ease of integration.
• A valid driver's licence is essential.

The full position description is available at https://murrayphn.connxcareers.com/

How to apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Applications close: Friday 28 March at 11.59pm

Recruitment enquiries: Maryanne Stivactas, Project Lead - Primary Care, via [email protected]

To support access to our application and assessment processes, inquiries and requests for reasonable adjustments can be directed to Cathryn Selvon, Coordinator – Employee Inclusion and Recruitment, [email protected]

Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references, a recent criminal history check and a qualification check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically excluded and all applications are considered on their merits.

What we offer

• flexible working arrangements, such as variable start and finish times and balanced work from home and office options
• the opportunity to maximise take-home pay through generous salary packaging – up to $15,900 on everyday living expenses and $2,650 towards meal entertainment each year.
• access to an employee assistance program with free counselling
• access to professional and personal development – 2 days study leave per year
• up to 15 personal leave days annually including ‘Life Leave’; two days per year for you to take as you need, to do what you need
• Cultural, ceremonial, and religious leave

Inclusion Statement

Murray PHN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing a workplace culture that is safe and accessible, respectful, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. We are committed to creating genuine employment opportunities for everyone and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

At Murray PHN, we aspire to be an anti-racist organisation, embedding cultural humility as a daily practice, to improve health outcomes and health equity in our communities. We recognise cultural humility as a life-long commitment to self-reflection, personal growth and redressing power imbalances in our society.

Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River). We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.