Murray Primary Health Network – Shepparton VIC
Full Time, Maximum Term up to 31 July 2025Location negotiable from Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura or AlburySalary – Grade 5 $95,697 per annum plus superannuationThe 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 support health reform, develop locally relevant models of care, workforce solutions and 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: Join us as the Coordinator – Diabetes Program and make a meaningful impact on diabetes prevention across Victoria. Collaborate with general practices and stakeholders to embed the Life! Program, focusing on early intervention and improved health outcomes for those at high risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. If you're a proactive professional with project management skills and a commitment to positive change in primary care, we'd love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
Develop and implement a data-driven model for diabetes prevention in primary care.Lead project planning, reporting, and toolkit development.Deliver webinars and training to support engagement strategies.Build partnerships with general practices to increase Life! Program referrals.Support healthcare improvements in rural and remote areas.Oversee project evaluation for effective strategy execution.About you: To be successful in this role you will have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or approximately 5 years of experience.Experience in project management and quality improvement activities.An understanding of the Australian primary health systems and the barriers to achieving positive health outcomes.High level of interpersonal and compassionate communication skills and experience in change management.Professional acumen for community engagement, business innovation and systems integration.Tertiary qualification in Public Health, Health Management, Nursing or related sector.Primary healthcare or health promotion sector experience.Data analysis experience.How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Applications close: Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 11.59pm 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.Life leave – two days per year for you to take as you need, to do what you need.Cultural, ceremonial and religious leave.Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references and a recent criminal history check.
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.
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