Murray Primary Health Network – Shepparton VIC
Salary commencing Grade 5 $99,****** pro rata plus superannuation
The Prospect
At Murray PHN, our people work across diverse regional and rural communities to strengthen primary health care and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.
We're now seeking an experienced Coordinator Workplace Health and Safety to help us build a proactive, organisation-wide safety culture that supports both physical and psychosocial wellbeing.
This is a hands‐on, influential role where you'll work closely with leaders and employees across the organisation, providing practical advice, driving continuous improvement and ensuring our systems, practices and behaviours support a safe and healthy workplace.
Key Accountabilities
You'll be actively shaping how safety is understood, embedded and lived across Murray PHN, helping people feel supported, informed and confident at work.
Coordinate the development and continuous improvement of workplace health and safety systems, policies and procedures that are practical, compliant and embedded in everyday work.
Take a leading role in WHS audits, providing timely information and supporting the implementation of audit recommendations and findings.
Coordinate the implementation of psychosocial hazard risk controls and measures, ensuring compliance with legislation is maintained.
Oversee incident reporting, investigations and trend analysis, identifying root causes and driving meaningful, preventative actions.
Support effective consultation through the WHS Committee and Health and Safety Representatives, building capability and shared ownership of safety outcomes.
Coordinate injury management and workers compensation processes, supporting timely, safe and sustainable return to work outcomes.
About You
Bringing a balance of technical expertise and approachability, you'll have the ability to build strong working relationships across a geographically dispersed workforce.
Experience supporting psychosocial safety initiatives, audits, or workers compensation and return to work programs will be highly regarded.
A relevant qualification in workplace health and safety and/or equivalent experience, with at least three years in a similar coordination role.
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and the ability to interpret and apply requirements in a practical,



people‐centred way.
Experience developing WHS policies, procedures, risk registers and reports that speak to a range of audiences.
Confidence coordinating training, engaging stakeholders and facilitating WHS committees or consultation forums.
Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.
A current driver's licence and willingness to regularly travel across our regional footprint as needed.
A connection with the Murray PHN catchment, our values and vision.
A copy of the Position Description is available on our careers page: murrayphn.connxcareers.com
Applications close: Sunday 16 August at *****pm
Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references, and complete background checks including a national criminal history check, verification of their right to work in Australia and their qualification.
Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically precluded from employment.
Each application will be considered on its merits.
Why Join Murray PHN?
At Murray PHN, we know our people are our greatest asset.
We offer a broad range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, life balance and career growth.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements embedded in our work practices.
Boost your take‐home pay through NFP salary packaging benefits and novated leasing options.
Additional wellbeing, volunteer and professional development leave provisions.
Purchased leave options for greater flexibility and work‐life balance.
Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
Dedicated First Nations Cultural and Ceremonial Leave including 5 days paid and 10 days unpaid.




Cultural and religious leave that supports employees to participate in significant cultural, community and faith‐based activities.
Meaningful work that improves health outcomes for local communities.
The Organisation
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, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.
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 29 across Australia, we work with rural and regional services and national agencies to not only support health reform, but to develop locally relevant models of care, workforce solutions and to 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.
Inclusion Statement
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 are committed to creating genuine employment opportunities for everyone and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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.
We recognise cultural humility as a life‐long commitment to self‐reflection, personal growth and redressing power imbalances in our society.
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📌 Coordinator Workplace Health And Safety (Shepparton)
🏢 Murray Primary Health Network
📍 Shepparton