Project Lead - Creative Therapies Pilot ProgramLocation negotiable from Mildura (Millewa), Albury (Wiradjuri), Bendigo (Dja Dja Wurrung) or Shepparton (Yorta Yorta)Salary – Grade 6 $69.55 per hour plus superannuationThe Organisation:
At Murray PHN, five organisational values - Leadership, Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation - drive the way we do business, influence the health system, and interact with each other and our stakeholders.
As a not-for-profit organisation and one of six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Victoria, 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 meet population needs.
The Creative Therapies Pilot The Australian Government is implementing a pilot program to provide creative arts and music therapy to people with moderate to severe mental health needs, as outlined in the 2023-24 Budget as part of the National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place.
This pilot program will be implemented in up to five Primary Health Network (PHN) locations across Australia, designed to be accessible to all, including children, people with intellectual disabilities and Autism, and those who have experienced trauma and PTSD.
The opportunity: The Project Lead – Creative Therapies Pilot Program will provide project management leadership for the engagement, co-design, and delivery of the Creative Therapies Pilot Program service model in the Murray PHN catchment communities of Albury, Wodonga, Castlemaine, and Robinvale.
The services provided by the pilot program are intended to be group or one-on-one sessions, delivered both online and face-to-face, by university-trained and registered creative arts therapists.
In this role, you will: Lead and coordinate the Creative Therapies co-design pilot and development of service models in line with Murray PHN strategies and desired project outcomes.Identify, establish relationships, and meet regularly with community stakeholders and health and social services providers to support project design and implementation.Collate and analyse data from a range of sources to inform project design and service models.Inform the design and implementation of engagement strategies with stakeholders to support collaborative approaches that respond to identified system gaps and priority needs.You will have: A tertiary qualification in Creative Art Therapies, with current accreditation with the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) (Essential).A minimum of five years of employment experience in health, mental health, or Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD).An unrestricted Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to project communities and Murray PHN offices as needed.Demonstrated experience in the planning, design, and implementation of health and community services programs/projects, applying project management principles and co-design methodologies.Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to deliver project objectives.Demonstrated ability to prepare project plans, briefs, and reports.Successful applicants must have a willingness and availability to work flexible and varied hours to suit project needs. Some out-of-hours work may be required, informed by project stakeholder availability.
How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close: Thursday 30 January at 11.59pm
Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, including 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.Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references, a recent criminal history check, evidence of tertiary qualification, and professional registration verification. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position, and each application will be considered on its merits.
Murray PHN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing a culture that is safe and accessible, respectful, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity, and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
We can make reasonable adjustments that you may need in the application and interview process. If you need assistance or have any questions in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Amanda at ****** or phone (03) 4408 5644.
At Murray PHN, we aspire to be an anti-racist organisation, embedding cultural humility as a daily practice to improve health outcomes and equity in our communities.
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.
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