Business Partner First Nations Health and Healing

Murray Primary Health Network; Greater Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated First Nations Cultural and C

Flexible and hybrid working

Salary packaging benefits

Wellbeing and professional development

Purchased leave options

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Professional development

Cultural and religious leave

Meaningful work

Job summary

Murray PHN is seeking a Business Partner First Nations Health and Healing to lead culturally-informed projects across our catchment. You will work with First Nations Organisations and communities to advance priorities, influence strategy, and foster partnerships that strengthen cultural responsiveness and health outcomes.

The role aligns with self-determination principles and requires strong stakeholder coordination, program evaluation, and cross-sector collaboration to support thriving

Qualifications

• Experience delivering First Nations Health initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate diverse partners to deliver outcomes reflecting community priorities.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health policy, self-determination and First Nations-led service planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership building

Evaluation

Strategic influence

Education

Relevant qualifications in health or community development

Job description

Business Partner First Nations Health and Healing

Murray Primary Health Network – Shepparton 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 opportunity 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

Applications close: Wednesday11 November 2026 at 11.59pm

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.

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.

• 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, 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.