Lead, Statewide Primary Care Commissioning
- Use your stakeholder management expertise and project management skills to coordinate the statewide operations of Urgent Care Centers through Victorian Primary Health Networks.
- Full time (1.0 FTE), Maximum Term role until 30 June 2026. (Part-time arrangements genuinely considered)
- Remuneration: $89,184.51 - $111,200.77 + 12% superannuation + generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550.
- Location - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands Victoria 3008, Close to Southern Cross Train Station, Onsite or Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)
Short description about the role
Reporting to the Executive Director Health Systems Integration, the Lead, Statewide Primary Care Commissioning will be part of the Health System Integration team, leading the Urgent Care Centre program, and leading the engagement with State Government and the Victorian health care system.
The lead will require collaborative engagement with Victorian PHNs, the Victorian Tasmanian PHN Alliance, the Victorian Department of Health and the statewide data lead for the program.
You will be responsible for monitoring and evaluation, coordination of activities across PHNs, driving innovation and supporting quality improvement through a statewide Community of Practice.
About Us
We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) - Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in Melbourne's northern, western suburbs and inner-city areas. We help people stay well by commissioning health services to deliver better and more accessible primary care.
What are PHNs?
PHNs have been established with two key objectives:
- Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
- Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time.
At NWMPHN, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
- Up to 6 days of Paid ‘Life Leave' per calendar year for cultural celebrations, family events, birthdays etc.
- Support for parents with Paid Parental Leave options.
- Additional Paid leave during End-of-Year close down period.
- Generous NFP salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
For more information on Staff benefits, please visit: https://nwmphn.recruitmenthub.com.au/Staff-Benefits/
What will my typical week look like?
- Project management to lead and implement implementation and monitoring of Urgent Care Centres across Victoria
- Collaborate with key external stakeholders including other PHNs, hospital networks, primary health care and the Victorian Department of Health
- Coordinate and lead knowledge management activities, such as the Communities of Practice for UCCs across Victoria, with an emphasis of innovation and quality improvement
- Develop key procedural and project documentation, including program guidance materials
- Maintain high performing working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to deliver outcomes within commissioned services and programs
Relevant Resources:
About you:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health, allied health, social science or related field relevant to the position, formal project management qualifications and experience are desirable
- Understanding of the Australian primary health care system including the intersections between primary and tertiary care, the role of the State and Commonwealth and the role of PHNs as commissioners
- Confidence and experience interacting with external stakeholders and bringing multiple sectors together to ensure patient safety and quality of care
- High project management and report writing skills, ability to work autonomously, along with; experience in hospital, primary care, urgent/emergency care setting
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and an ability to form effective professional relationships and networks with a broad range of stakeholders across all levels.
NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity, adaptability, and the right skills - even if you don't check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY!
Should you need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards, please reach out to the HR team at careers@nwmphn.org.au
Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check, Drivers licence, Working with Children Check.