Manager – General Practice Engagement

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

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking a dynamic leader to enhance primary healthcare delivery across our regions. Reporting to the Senior Manager – General Practice and Reform, this position will manage quality improvement programs and initiatives through partnership, collaboration and data stewardship.

Key Accountabilities

Implement and monitor quality improvement programs and activities that meet Department of Health quality performance indicators and national and regional health priorities.

Activity lead duties for the General Practice Investment Strategy, Strengthening Medicare and other commissioning programs relevant to general practice.

Recommend development of models of care that support sustainable rural health in alignment with strategic work plans and funder expectations.

Data capture and reporting for internal and external stakeholders including participation in planning for health needs assessment.

Manage and lead employee development and performance ensuring team cohesion and collaboration.

About You

You are a strategic thinker skilled in building relationships able to inspire team performance to achieve organisational strategies. Our ideal candidate is passionate about improving health outcomes across our catchment, equity access to primary care and developing a high-performing healthcare system.

Key Capabilities

Bachelor and / or post graduate qualifications in health or business plus a minimum five years’ experience, ideally gained in general practice and primary health sectors.

Proficiency in general practice data analytic tools and quality improvement cycle methodology.

Proven leadership experience with adaptive communication skills that can reach diverse audiences.

Experience in change management and developing training and support materials.

A connection to Murray PHN’s catchments, our vision and values with a strong level of cultural competency.

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 close: Thursday May 8 at 11.59pm

Recruitment enquiries: [email protected]

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 criminal history check and qualification verification. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically disqualified from applying for 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.