Careers

Enabling healthier futures


Are you passionate about improving primary health care for everyone in our community? Join our team and help improve health care in our region.

At North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) your work and purpose align, driving real impact by enabling health service providers to deliver effective care.

We are passionate about improving health systems and equity. To achieve this we plan with, fund, connect, and strengthen health care workers in many different settings.

Together, we’re shaping a healthier future for people in Melbourne’s centre, north and west.

Read on to find out what it’s like to work at NWMPHN, then view current vacancies.

 

Why work with us?

Grow through purpose

At NWMPHN, you’ll find more than just a job.
You’ll work in a dynamic, responsive,
and sometimes challenging environment

Our region is vast, diverse and evolving.
Improving its health system requires many
different projects and processes.

Your skills will contribute to an
organisation changing lives and
building healthy communities – prompting
you to grow personally and professionally
in the process.

Together, we’re shaping a healthier future
for people in Melbourne’s centre, north
and west.

Together we guide change

You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who
care about purpose, work, and each other.

Our jobs can be complex, and there is
a shared appreciation of the different
skills needed to plan, fund, implement
and evaluate projects on behalf of our
government partners.

You’ll work in a committed team who
overcome problems through empathy
and collaboration.

Your team will partner with others across
the business to build a health system in
which everyone can receive the right care
at the right time.

Healthier communities

You’ll contribute meaningfully to an
organisation that focuses on improving
access to care for people who need it most.

We strive to listen to community and
respond to population health needs at
every opportunity.

You’ll work flexibly and find satisfaction,
knowing your work supports thousands
of primary health care providers across
the NWMPHN region.

94-year-old Italo poses for a photo with carer Penny at his Thornbury home

Staff benefits

As an employee of NWMPHN you’ll enjoy:


Flexibility and leave options

  • Hybrid working environment
  • ‘Life leave’ – up to 6 paid days per year for cultural celebrations, family events, moving house, birthday
  • Paid parental leave – 13 weeks for all eligible people
  • Additional paid leave at end-of-year
  • Paid cultural leave for First Nations staff
  • Option to purchase additional leave

Professional development support

  • Up to 10 days study leave per year
  • Facilitated learning opportunities on advanced topics
  • Support to complete accredited professional development courses
  • Structured induction program for new staff
  • Participate in networking opportunities, conferences, seminars and events

Other benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Modern office in Docklands – 5-minute walk to Southern Cross Station
  • End-of-trip facilities
  • Health, wellbeing and social activities – Fitness Passport, staff massages, yoga, Culture Club, and more
  • Fortnightly pay cycle
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per year

To view our current vacancies and more information visit melbourneprimarycare.recruitmenthub.com.au

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