Brisbane South PHN has an exciting opportunity to become part of our dynamic Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs team. The roles will provide project coordination and support quality improvement of services and other initiatives within the mental health sector and community in the Brisbane south region.
Multiple full-time positions available – 2 x permanent and 1 x fixed term to 30 June 2027
The objective of this position is to:
* Lead the operational actions of the Brisbane South PHN Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol & Other Drugs Strategy ensuring activities focus on achieving the Brisbane South PHN strategic goals and vision
* Effectively lead and manage the operational coordination of the direct reports to this position in consultation with the relevant Program Manager and ensure all reporting requirements are met
* Lead senior operational partnerships and working relationships within the community to increase regional integration across the Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drug and broader system partners
About us
Brisbane South PHN is one of 31 regional Primary Health Networks (PHNs) established nationally by the Australian Government to help deliver an efficient and effective primary health care system for the people of Australia.
We work with health professionals and communities to understand our region's health and wellbeing needs, and commission services that respond to those needs. By investing in person-centred, place-based models of care, we deliver results for the people and communities in our region and support broader health system reform.
About you
To be successful in this position, you will bring the following:
* Experience in leading and coordinating program and project teams.
* Experience in leading effective stakeholder engagement and relationship development with community service providers, government, consumers, carers, advocates, policy makers and others.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in mental health, psychology, health management and planning, social services, project management and/or a program specific discipline.
* Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the capacity to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex and numerous tasks to meet deadlines in a high demand work environment using well developed project management skills.
* Current driver's licence
* Blue Card
* National Police Check
Desirable
* Strong understanding and demonstrated experience of working within the Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs will be highly regarded.
* Strong understanding of government policy and demonstrated experience in initiatives for Mental Health Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs portfolios.
* A demonstrated ability to develop theories of change, program logics in conjunction with partners and community/consumers and apply within action research approaches.
Why join us?
At Brisbane South PHN, we recognise the strengths and value of diversity that makes our people unique and welcome all people to apply. We are proud of our ways of working by supporting one another as well as working collaboratively toward a common goal; working with health professional and communities to understand our region's health and wellbeing needs and commission services that directly respond to these needs.
We believe in a supporting culture to strive to be the very best at what we do. We believe happy employees are successful employees.
Workplace benefits
By joining our team, you will be rewarded with:
* Being part of an inclusive organisation that values and respects diversity
* Generous salary packaging opportunities for general living expenses, meal and entertainment and novated leasing options
* Leave loading or time equivalent
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (including the option of Allocated Days off (ADOs))
* Extra Leave – 5 days Gifted Leave (pro rata for part time employees)
* Paid NAIDOC Week Leave for employees who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
* Paid Parental Leave
* Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
* Commitment to Professional Development
* Annual Flu Vaccination Program
* Modern open office space, availability of standing desks
* Free Social Club
How to apply?
Using the ''Apply'' button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position by COB 13 February 2026.
For further information on the role, please contact Program Managers Cate Hogan or Kelly Dowdell on during business hours.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with applications considered as they are submitted.
Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact Cate Hogan or Kelly Dowdell on during business hours.