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

This newly created role within our Planning and Strategic Projects team is pivotal to the identification, collection and monitoring of population health indicators that inform PHN program planning.

Key Accountabilities

Health Planning: Oversee population health planning, including needs assessments and workforce planning initiatives.

Data Stewardship: Maintain and manage health data assets, ensuring compliance with data governance frameworks.

Policy Analysis: Develop insightful policy papers and support funding proposals to address emerging health issues.

Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate community consultations and integrate feedback into health planning processes.

Partnerships & Knowledge Transfer: Foster regional collaborations and produce reports to inform and influence health system improvements.

About You

Murray PHN is seeking a dedicated person to lead and inspire impactful change. Our ideal candidate is a high-level communicator who values cross-functional knowledge sharing and collaboration as a means of delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

Key Capabilities

Tertiary qualification in health, social services or public policy related field of study with a minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.

Record of achievement in coordinating data analysis and interpretation for population health and health service planning.

Demonstrated experience in complex health program contexts and application of change management methodologies.

Experience leading collaborative internal and external stakeholder relationships with a record of cross-functional knowledge sharing.

Connection to the Murray PHN catchment and alignment with our vision and values.

To view the position description please visit https://murrayphn.connxcareers.com/

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. First round interviews will be held on Thursday May 8th and Friday May 9th.

Applications close: Wednesday May 7 at 11.59pm

Recruitment enquiries: Nerida Hyett, Senior Manager – Planning, Projects and Insights, via [email protected] or phone 03 4408 5635.

To ensure recruitment is accessible and barrier-free, we can make reasonable adjustments at any stage on request. For confidential support, please contact Cathryn Selvon, Coordinator Employee Inclusion and Recruitment, via email [email protected]

Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references, a recent criminal history check and qualification check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically disqualified from this position. Each application will be considered on its 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.