Murray Primary Health Network – Mildura VIC

This is a unique prospect to influence primary care reform, commissioning and general practice transformation across one of Australia's largest rural and regional PHN catchments.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive general practice engagement, primary care reform and quality improvement initiatives across Murray PHN's diverse rural and regional catchment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager General Practice and Reform, this position leads general practice engagement, quality improvement and primary care commissioning activities across Murray PHN. The role is responsible for delivering key health reform initiatives, overseeing commissioned programs, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to strengthen access to high-quality, sustainable primary care services across rural and regional communities.

Key Accountabilities

Lead engagement with general practice and primary care stakeholders, building strong relationships and partnerships that support service improvement, innovation and sustainability across the Murray PHN region.

Lead the commissioning, implementation and performance management of primary care programs and initiatives, including service design, procurement, contract management, evaluation and continuous improvement activities.

Lead the general practice engagement program for quality improvement activities that meet Department of Health, Disability and Ageing quality performance indicators including Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement (PIP QI) Incentive, national and regional health priorities ensuring work is data driven.

Lead the implementation of primary care reforms and change initiatives,



including MyMedicare and other Commonwealth and state-led programs, supporting general practices to adopt sustainable and evidence-based approaches to care.

Use practice, program and population health data to inform strategic planning, health system improvement and commissioning decisions, ensuring programs respond to community need and funding priorities.

Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement while contributing to organisational objectives and strategic priorities.

About You

You are a strategic thinker skilled in building relationships able to inspire team performance to achieve organisational strategies. Our ideal candidate is passionate about improving health outcomes across our catchment, equity access to primary care and developing a high-performing healthcare system.

Key Capabilities

Bachelor and / or post graduate qualifications in health or business plus a minimum five years’ experience, ideally gained in general practice and primary health sectors.

Proficiency in general practice data analytic tools and quality improvement cycle methodology.

Proven leadership experience with adaptive communication skills that can reach diverse audiences.

Experience in change management and developing training and support materials.





Alignment to Murray PHN’s vision and values with a strong level of cultural competency.

A copy of the Position Description is available on our careers page: murrayphn.connxcareers.com

Applications close: Sunday November 1, 2026 at 11.59pm

Why Join Murray PHN?

- 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

📌 Manager General Practice Engagement (Mildura)
🏢 Murray Primary Health Network
📍 Mildura