• Are you an experienced collaborator with a passion for system integration and improving how primary care services work together? Join our Integration team to drive coordinated commissioning activity and strengthen relationships across the health system.
• Remuneration: Band 4 - $89,184.51 - $111,200.77 + 12% superannuation
• Generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), Maximum-term until 21 August 2026
• Docklands office location - Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)

As the Lead, Integration, you will be part of the Health Systems Integration business unit, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve planning, coordination and implementation of commissioning activities with a focus on the Care Finder program. You will oversee integration initiatives, support system-level collaboration, and provide leadership to one direct report.

This role is ideal for someone with strong skills in stakeholder engagement, project coordination and systems thinking.

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 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:

• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support commissioning, contract management, coordination and service integration
• Supporting the planning and implementation of integration activities to improve system coordination and service delivery
• Promoting collaborative problem-solving between teams and partners to improve outcomes
• Providing guidance and support to your direct report, fostering capability and team development
• Managing the development of a range of plans and reports to meet the requirements of the Commonwealth, State, and other funders, as relevant

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in health, social sciences, community development or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working in health, community, primary care sectors or older adults/aged care.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience in contract management and / or commissioning activities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership experience or the capability to mentor and guide team members

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 and Victorian Working with Children Check.