Murray Primary Health Network – Bendigo VIC

- Salary commencing Grade 4, $85,857.20 pro rata plus superannuation

This position may be located at any of our offices: Dja Dja Wurrung / Bendigo, Yorta Yorta / Shepparton, Millewa-Mallee / Mildura, or Wiradjuri / Albury

The Opportunity

- Part-time 0.7 ongoing position
- Salary commencing Grade 4, $85,857.20 pro rata plus superannuation

This position may be located at any of our offices: Dja Dja Wurrung / Bendigo, Yorta Yorta / Shepparton, Millewa-Mallee / Mildura, or Wiradjuri / Albury

Work at the heart of Murray PHN's governance and engagement activities, administering processes that support organisational accountability and strengthen community and clinical input into strategic decisions. In this varied role, you'll combine governance administration and stakeholder engagement to create positive organisational impact.

Key Accountabilities

- Provide administrative support to Murray PHN’s governance functions, ensuring Board, Committee and governance activities are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain governance records, policies, registers, reporting and governance systems to support compliance, transparency and informed decision-making.
- Provide administrative support to the Board Chair, Directors and Executive, including meeting administration, documentation management and governance related enquiries.
- Support the effective operation of the Community Advisory Council and Clinical Advisory Council with coordination, meeting administration, membership management, stakeholder communication and reporting activities.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with Advisory Council members and internal stakeholders, fostering engagement and encouraging meaningful community and clinical contributions.
- Work with the Primary Care and Commissioning team to support Advisory Council activities and share insights that contribute to organisational priorities.

About You

With a strong eye for detail and a collaborative approach, you'll enjoy building relationships, supporting senior leaders and helping create meaningful connections between Murray PHN's Advisory Councils and the teams that use their insights to shape programs, services and priorities.

Key Capabilities

- Demonstrated experience providing high-quality administrative support in a governance, executive or board-facing environment or a combination of experience and qualifications in Business Administration or related field.




- Ability to prepare governance documentation, reports, agendas, minutes and briefing papers underpinned by exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
- Solid stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work proactively and independently, managing competing priorities while maintaining a responsive, solutions-focused and customer-centred approach.
- Experience handling sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality and supporting sound governance practices.
- 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: Tuesday, 25 August at 11.59pm

To ensure our recruitment process is accessible and barrier-free, applicants can request adjustments at any stage by contacting Cathryn Selvon, Coordinator Employee Inclusion and Recruitment, via email *******@murrayphn.org.au

Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references, and complete background checks including a national criminal history check and verification of their right to work in Australia. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically precluded from employment. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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.

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.

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.
- Career 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.

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