Murray Primary Health Network – Shepparton VIC Location negotiable from Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura or Albury Salary – Grade 5 $95,697 per annum plus superannuation Maximum term up to December 2025 The 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 our Strategy and Performance team as a dedicated Coordinator – Workforce Research, contributing to the Commonwealth-funded Workforce Planning and Prioritisation Program. In this key role, you will facilitate the statewide collection and analysis of critical data, identifying community needs and opportunities to expand Victoria's primary care workforce. Your insights will inform strategies to enhance GP training capacity and strengthen workforce planning, ensuring sustainable healthcare delivery across the state. In this role, you will: Utilise qualitative and quantitative research methods to assess community needs for primary care professionals and GP training capacity. Collaborate with Victorian Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on data planning, collection, and governance. Develop high-quality evidence to inform strategic decision-making. What You Bring: A relevant degree in public health, data analytics, or a health-related field and/or five years of experience in similar roles. At least two years of health research experience and proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Strong understanding of data governance and accessible reporting. Experience with tools like NVivo, SPSS, Qualtrics, and PowerBI. Familiarity with Primary Health Networks and the GP training system in Australia. How to apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Applications close: Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11:59pm Recruitment enquiries: Sarah Sanderson, Advisor People and Culture, via email. 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. 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. We can make reasonable adjustments that you may need, both in the application and interview process. If you need assistance or have any questions in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Sarah via email. At Murray PHN, we aspire to be an anti-racist organisation, embedding cultural humility as a daily practice, to improve health outcomes and health 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. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. #J-18808-Ljbffr