Murray PHN is very excited to be promoting this new role in addition to our current First Nations Health & Healing team as a further commitment to our reconciliation journey.

Murray PHN spans the northern Victoria area from Mildura to Woodend and eastward to Wodonga including Albury NSW. Servicing this area are offices and staff located in Albury (North East), Bendigo (Central Victoria), Mildura (North West) and Shepparton (Goulburn Valley) acknowledging that our region crosses many First Nation lands.

• First Nations applicants only*
• 1.0 FTE available
• Continuing Contract
• Salary range - $98,641 - $109,351
• Generous salary packaging provisions available
• Flexible workplace options
• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

The First Nations Commissioning Lead position will provide culturally responsive management to commissioning services and supports, to improve health outcomes and access to primary health care by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Underpinned by the knowledge and experience of First Nations People, this position will lead the First Nations commissioning strategy, strengthened by the principles of; self-determination, cultural humility, market engagement and negotiation of commercial arrangements to support improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

A demonstrated working knowledge of Victoria's Traditional Owners, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Communities, their cultural values, protocols and issues as related to accessing the Primary Health sector and key health issues is essential. The successful incumbent will utilise skills and capabilities gained through a qualification in Health, Social Science, Aboriginal Affairs or relevant field or as stipulated in the position description.

To learn more, view the Position Description attached and note applications will be considered as received.

**Note: The filling and creation of this position constitutes a special measure under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)