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 role is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team and develop your existing administrative and data analytical skills.

Key Accountabilities

Assist in the preparation and submission of external reporting, for example to the Department of Health and Aged Care.

Identify opportunities to streamline and improve internal and external reporting

Update Power BI Reports

Maintain current data within the internal Activity alignment (RACI) document

Responsible for administration and upkeep of performance checklists for service provider contracts within Murray PHN Contract Management System

Assist teams in collation of monthly and quarterly performance reporting from service providers.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and support continuous improvement efforts across the broader Murray PHN teams.

About you

If you are a collaborative person who loves data and is always looking at ways to continually improve systems and processes this role will appeal.

Key Capabilities

Minimum 2 years' relevant experience and/or qualifications in a relevant field of study.

Strong analytical skills for accurate data administration, management, and reporting.

Good computer literacy with proficiency in MS Excel and some experience with contract management systems.

The ability to set clear objectives, anticipate risks, and find solutions.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

A connection with the Murray PHN catchment, our values and vision.

If you think you don’t tick all the boxes, but you’re looking to develop in an impact-led organisation, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and Murray PHN.

Applications close: Tuesday May 27 at 11.59pm

Recruitment enquiries: Bec Robertson, Director Corporate Projects, via [email protected]

To ensure our recruitment process is accessible and barrier-free applicants can request adjustments at any stage by getting in touch with Cathryn Selvon, Coordinator Employee Inclusion and Recruitment, via email [email protected]

Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references and a recent criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not precluded 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.