Population Health and Planning Lead
Western Victoria Primary Health Network
Posted 13 days ago
Population Health and Planning Lead
Full Time, fixed term contract: to November 2027
Location: Hybrid based from anywhere in the western Victoria region
(Ballarat or Geelong or Warrnambool area)
Western Victoria Primary Health Network
About Us
Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is responsible for increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and coordination of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.
Working together with community and health industry partners, WVPHN is committed to strengthening the primary healthcare system, based on local needs. Our four regional centres in Ballarat, Geelong, Horsham and Warrnambool, drive local engagement and ensure strong rural and regional connections, through the development of local community and clinical councils.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Population Health and Planning Lead to join our dynamic Population Health team. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping health outcomes across western Victoria by leading the triannual Needs Assessment and producing targeted health reports that inform planning, commissioning, and service development.
You will work with large datasets, synthesising demographic, health, and social information, and translate these insights into actionable recommendations. Collaborating closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and community partners, you’ll ensure population health planning is evidence-based, strategic, and responsive to emerging needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with strong analytical and planning skills, a passion for community health, and the ability to turn data into meaningful action.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, delivery, and reporting of the triannual regional Needs Assessment.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of large population health datasets.
Translate complex health data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for internal and external audiences.
Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across health networks, local government, and community organisations.
Maintain and update population health knowledge within the WVPHN region.
Key Selection Criteria (KSCs)
Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in public health, population health, health planning, epidemiology, or a related discipline, or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Strong organisational skills with proven ability to achieve outcomes in complex environments.
Demonstrated experience in data preparation, manipulation, basic analysis, and interpretation.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
Ability to work independently while effectively incorporating guidance and input from diverse stakeholders.
Desirable:
Experience in displaying and visualising data, including creating/editing dashboards (e.g., Power BI).
Knowledge of and experience working within primary health care and the western Victoria region.
Employment requirements
Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to appointment
A current Victorian driver’s licence
Working rights in Australia (visa, permanent resident, citizen)
Benefits of working with WVPHN
At WVPHN we celebrate diversity within and outside of our organisation. We consciously remove barriers and enable an environment for all to belong, feel welcome and be heard. This aligns with our organisational values of Respect, Connect and Lead.
We also pride ourselves on being a supportive and flexible working place that offers a great range of benefits:
Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
Professional development allowance ($1,200 per year per FTE) and leave.
Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
Collaboration with passionate, likeminded professionals
Option to purchase additional leave.
Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program
How to Apply
This is a highly attractive role and we are keen to find the right person, therefore we will be actively contacting applicants during the recruitment process to shortlist for suitability. Please don’t delay in submitting your interest!
Email applications to [email protected] by: 5pm, 7 November 2025
Please include:
CV
A cover letter addressing all key selection criteria and employment requirements
To learn more about these opportunities and access the full position description, please visit our website: https://westvicphn.com.au/about-us/wvphn-careers/
For further information regarding this position, please contact:
Elyse Baker, Manager Population Health and Planning
P: (03) 5222 0821
About Western Victoria Primary Health Network
Western Victoria Primary Health Network (PHN) is committed to quality and accessible primary health care for western Victoria.
Western Victoria PHN was established on 1 July 2015 and has replaced the Grampians, Barwon and Great South Coast Medicare Locals. We are a not for profit organisation, responsible for delivering on the following two objectives set by the Federal Government:
Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes.
Improving coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Our summary Strategic Intent Statement is now available.
Western Victoria PHN’s governance, management, staff and advisory structures reflect the diversity of community aspirations and challenges across the region.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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