Brisbane South PHN is committed to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the community and is seeking an experienced Services Coordinator – Mental Health Suicide Prevention Alcohol and Other Drugs to drive transformational systems change through partnership and integration.  If you are passionate about improving outcomes in the community, we want to hear from you.

About the Organisation 

Brisbane South PHN puts people at the heart of health care. We specialise in person-centred, place-based health system reform that delivers meaningful change and sustainable results. We are partnering to build a health and wellbeing system in which every person in the Brisbane south region, especially those with the greatest need, is supported to live well and experiences care that is connected, high quality and easy to access – our vision is ‘the best possible health and wellbeing for every person in the Brisbane south region’.  

About the Role

The role will be responsible for maintain and supporting a portfolio of commissioned service providers across the Brisbane South Region.  The priority areas of Mental Health, suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs including planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on programs of work across Brisbane South PHN.  

This role will implement significant partnership projects and initiatives in collaboration with Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, and other key stakeholders, enabling the implementation of the Working Together Differently – Brisbane south mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug Foundation Plan 2019-2022, ensuring activities focus on the achievement of program goals and contribute to the realisation of the Brisbane South PHN strategic goals and vision.

This role will sit within the Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and other Drugs Program team.  This is a full time fixed term role to 31 March 2023.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience within health, community or social care
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in government policy and initiatives for the Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs program area. 
• An understanding of service delivery, engagement and collaboration within the adult/child & youth mental health and social care field would be highly desirable. 
• Proven experience in service design and planning, implementation and monitoring, including managing complex projects or programs with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and numerous tasks to meet deadlines in a high demand work environment using well developed project management skills.
• Significant experience in effective stakeholder engagement and relationship development with service sector partners. 
• Highly developed facilitation, interpersonal, communication and negotiation/influencing skills and the capacity to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary evidence-based approaches to mental health, suicide prevention, and integrated care, including concepts of change management and service co-design 
• Knowledge and understanding of person-centred care and the emerging role of consumers in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of health services. 
• Current driver’s licence.
• National Police Check

To comply with the Workers in a healthcare setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction, Public Health Act (2005) Qld, it is a mandatory requirement that all Brisbane South PHN employees have had the prescribed number of COVID-19 vaccination doses before they can commence employment.

To gain a full understanding of the requirements of this job, please see the position description on our website www.bsphn.org.au.

In return for your skills and capabilities, we offer:

• Attractive remuneration and salary packaging option
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave options
• Commitment to learning and development and performance excellence
• Free Social Club

Our organisation values diversity and inclusion.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Brisbane South PHN values diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, neurodiversity or any other aspect which makes our people unique.

The salary offered will be dependent upon your skills, qualifications and experience against those required for the position.

To apply, please send your current resume with a covering letter outlining how you meet the skills, experience and knowledge of the role by COB Friday 23 September 2022

For further information on the role, please contact Amy Wilson, Program Manager Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs, on 07 3864 7569 during business hours.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with applications considered as they are submitted.