Business Partner First Nations Health and Healing

Murray Primary Health Network – Mildura VIC

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.

This role may be based at any of our offices located on Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta, Millewa-Mallee or Wiradjuri Country.

The Opportunity

As part of our Workforce Capacity Building team, the Business Partner First Nations Health and Healing leads projects and activities that embed self-determination and support a First Nations-led approach to Murray PHN initiatives.

Working alongside First Nations Organisations and Communities to advance their priorities and aspirations, this is an chance to influence organisational strategy, strengthen Cultural responsiveness and foster partnerships that contribute to thriving, healthy Communities.

Key Accountabilities

- Lead the delivery and evaluation of First Nations Health and Healing projects and initiatives.
- Foster strong partnerships with Traditional Owners, ACCHOs, health services, government and community stakeholders.
- Support the implementation of frameworks and activities that strengthen First Nations self-determination.
- Coordinate engagement activities, forums and advisory groups that inform Murray PHN's approach to First Nations Health and Healing.
- Lead monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement activities across key programs and strategies.

About You





This position is only open to First Nations applicants and is a designated position under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

With experience delivering First Nations Health initiatives, you combine project management expertise with the ability to influence stakeholders, coordinate diverse partners and deliver outcomes that reflect Community priorities and aspirations.

Key Capabilities

- Relevant qualifications and experience working with First Nations Organisations, and applying this knowledge to achieve meaningful, Community-led outcomes.
- Strong understanding of First Nations Cultures, knowledges, priorities and aspirations, and the factors that influence health outcomes for Communities in the Murray PHN catchment.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience leading projects, programs or initiatives from planning through to evaluation.
- Ability to influence strategy, drive collaboration and deliver Community-centred outcomes.
- Understanding of Aboriginal health policy, self-determination and First Nations-led approaches to service planning and delivery is highly regarded.

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

Why Join Murray PHN?





- Dedicated First Nations Cultural and Ceremonial Leave including 5 days paid and 10 days unpaid.
- 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.
- 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

At Murray PHN, three organisational values - Leadership, Respect, Accountability - 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, hig

📌 Business Partner First Nations Health and Healing (Mildura)
🏢 Murray Primary Health Network
📍 Mildura