- Opportunity to shape evidence-based health planning and commissioning by turning complex data into meaningful insights that improve community health outcomes.
-
Full-time (1.0 FTE), permanent
- Remuneration: Band 4 - $92,305.97 - $115,092.80 + 12% superannuation
- Generous NFP salary packaging options for up to $18,550
- Location - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands Victoria 3008, Close to Southern Cross Train Station, Onsite or Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)
About the role
As the Population Health Insights Lead, you will lead the development and translation of population health insights to support evidence-based planning, commissioning and decision-making. The role brings together data, research and stakeholder perspectives to identify health needs, trends and opportunities, transforming complex information into clear and practical recommendations. You will work closely with internal teams, data specialists and external partners to deliver health needs assessments, planning products and population health projects that improve outcomes for communities across Melbourne's northwest.
The role sits within the Insight, Performance and Digital Services (IPDS) Business Unit and works closely with internal teams, data specialists and internal stakeholders to support evidence-based planning and commissioning.
About Us
We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in our community.
What are PHNs?
PHNs have been established with two key objectives:
-
increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
-
improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time
At NWMPHN, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
-
6 days of additional leave per calendar year supporting work-life balance
-
NFP salary packaging options for up to $18,550
-
Additional paid leave during end of year close period.
-
Generous paid parental leave for all carers
-
Stay fit with access to 250+ gym and pool facilities via Fitness Passport
-
Option to apply for additional purchased leave (48/52)
-
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
-
Access to Employee Assistance Programs
For more information on Staff benefits, please visit: https://nwmphn.recruitmenthub.com.au/Staff-Benefits/
A typical week may include:
-
Analysing population health, service, workforce and community data to identify emerging trends, needs and gaps.
-
Leading the development of health needs assessments, population profiles and other planning products.
-
Translating complex data and evidence into clear reports, presentations, briefings and recommendations.
-
Partnering with commissioning and program teams to inform planning, service design and investment decisions.
-
Facilitating stakeholder and community engagement activities to validate findings and gather local insights.
-
Collaborating with data analysts and technical teams to develop dashboards, reports and data summaries.
-
Building relationships with health services, researchers, data custodians and other external partners.
-
Supporting population health projects, including planning, reporting, monitoring progress and managing deliverables.
About you:
-
A tertiary qualification in public health, epidemiology, health planning, health policy, health sciences, statistics, evaluation or a related discipline.
-
5 years or more of demonstrated experience in population health, health planning, health needs assessment, commissioning, evaluation or a related field.
-
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting and translating quantitative and qualitative data into meaningful insights.
-
The ability to communicate complex information clearly through reports, presentations and stakeholder discussions.
-
Experience leading or contributing to projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and tight deadlines.
-
Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse range of groups.
-
Strong project management, organisational and documentation skills.
A commitment to evidence-based decision-making and improving health outcomes for local communities.
-
NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity, adaptability, and the right skills - even if you don't check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY!
Should you need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards, please reach out to the HR team at [email protected]
Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check, Victorian Working with Children Check
