Project Lead Service Implementation

Murray Primary Health Network; Mildura; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Casual loading 25%

Superannuation

Professional development leave

Job summary

Murray Primary Health Network in Mildura is offering a casual role to lead the implementation of headspace outreach and Bendigo Plus services, with hours set to project needs. The assignment runs through June 2027, with potential extension, and offers a rate of $61.08 per hour plus 25% casual loading and super.

You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team to strengthen regional mental health services, build partnerships and ensure local needs are met across the Murray PHN region.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of headspace service model and centres.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder health initiatives.
• Ability to translate needs into service delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnerships to embed outreach services in target towns.
• Collaborate with communities to shape local services.
• Coordinate cross-sector implementation and governance.
• Manage timelines, budget and project objectives.

Skills

Headspace knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Change management

Job description

Murray Primary Health Network – Mildura VIC

Casual opportunity through to June 2027, with potential for extension

Tailoring support for headspace Outreach and headspace Plus service delivery

$61.08 per hour + 25% casual loading + super

Our office locations include Dja Dja Wurrung / Bendigo, Yorta Yorta / Shepparton, Millewa-Mallee / Mildura, or Wiradjuri / Albury.

The Opportunity

Lead the implementation of innovative youth mental health initiatives that improve access to care for young people across the Murray PHN region.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll help strengthen the regional mental health system by building partnerships, supporting service implementation and ensuring services are designed to meet local community needs.

This is a casual position with working hours scheduled to deliver on project requirements. It is anticipated the project will conclude in June 2027 however there is potential for extension.

Key Accountabilities

Partner with headspace centres to establish and embed new outreach services in Kerang, Seymour and Bendigo as part of the expansion of Bendigo Plus.

Work closely with local communities, young people and stakeholders to understand local needs and help shape services that respond to them.

Build and strengthen partnerships across primary care, health services and community organisations to support successful service implementation.

Lead stakeholder engagement and communication activities that foster collaboration and shared ownership of outcomes.

Support headspace centres to prepare for service delivery, including operational readiness, licensing requirements and implementation planning.

Help translate the headspace Model of Care into practice, supporting centres to establish sustainable and effective ways of working.

Drive implementation activities to ensure new services are delivered on time, within budget and in line with project objectives and Murray PHN's Strategic Plan.

About You

Taking a collaborative approach to partnership and project management, you'll work alongside communities, service providers and colleagues to improve access to mental health services for young people.

Key capabilities

Deep knowledge of the headspace service model, with experience working with or for headspace centres.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.

Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of health, mental health or community service initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Strong service implementation and project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver activities that achieve project outcomes.

Experience applying change management principles to support service establishment, implementation and adoption.

Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare project plans, briefs, reports and stakeholder communications.

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.

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.

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 October at 11.59pm