• Maternity leave cover
• Opportunity to drive Mental Health reform in Brisbane North
• Work for a leading health organisation, as part of a skilled and enthusiastic team

• Flexible hours, salary packaging, 5 weeks' annual leave pro rata, free parking

About the role

The PHN is focused on supporting and leading reform of the mental health system in line with a stepped care model which includes six streams. This role will focus primarily on the psychological services stream including brief therapy services to enable the PHN to work collaboratively at a regional level to implement the stepped model of integrated care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• co-design and deliver the procurement of services in at least one PHN mental health or alcohol and other drug treatment funding stream in line with the organisation’s commissioning framework
• operate developmentally with all stakeholders in the health system to ensure these initiatives are integrated, meet high priority needs and result in better outcomes for consumers
• lead and/or contribute to the creation and development of regional mechanisms for planning and service integration
• monitor, support and improve the quality of services delivered by partner agencies
• ensure consumers and carers have opportunities to influence and direct the outcomes of service delivery
• actively participate in and inform monitoring and evaluation of activities
• support and progress strong linkages with PHNs and relevant national organisations in other states and territories as well as other local services
• represent the organisation on relevant committees, advisory groups, and events as they relate to the role and organisational objectives.

Skills and Experience

• bachelor level or higher degree in health services, social science or related discipline is preferred
• strong understanding of the mental health and alcohol and other drug treatment service sectors, in particular psychological therapies, primary care, and interconnecting other health and human service systems
• experience in effective stakeholder engagement, partnership brokerage and relationship development with the mental health community including consumers, carers, advocates, providers, policy makers and others
• significant experience in a human services environment, particularly with sector development models, resources, processes and tools to support and enhance system reform
• experience in program development and project management to affect systems change
• highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and the capacity to build and maintain relationships with Brisbane North PHN’s key stakeholders.

Desirable (non-essential)

• a lived experience of mental illness and/or or caring for someone with a mental illness.

About the Company

Brisbane North PHN supports clinicians and communities in Brisbane's northern suburbs, Moreton Bay Regional Council and parts of Somerset Regional Council. It covers approximately 4,100 km2 of urban, regional and rural areas, with a population of over one million.

Our vision is a community where good health is available for everyone. We work with others to create and deliver the best possible health and community care system for the people of our region.

Our PHN’s goals:

• Be informed and led by community voice
• Re-orient the health system toward care close to home
• Build capacity of providers to meet health needs of our region

The PHN’s values:

• Collaboration: We build strong and enduring relationships to achieve our shared goals.
• Diversity: We are inclusive, fair and responsive to different needs.
• Integrity: We are transparent, respectful and work to the highest standards.
• Courage: We lead new approaches, learn and improve.
• Impact: We deliver outcomes for our community.

Culture

Brisbane North PHN offers the successful candidate the chance to work for a dynamic and innovative organisation. You'll enjoy working with our supportive staff and the learning opportunities provided from the exposure to a range of diverse projects.

Benefits

• Flexible work options (including work from home options, flexible hours and accrued days off)
• Generous salary packaging arrangements available
• Annual professional development funding available
• Free undercover parking
• Five weeks' annual leave pro rata per annum
• 17.5% leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please -

• Review the full position description below or at https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/about/careers
• Direct any queries about the role to [email protected] using the subject line: Mental Health Program Development Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs
• Click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.

Brisbane North PHN has a mandatory vaccination policy, and the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccinations.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of mental illness and people with disabilities.

A position description is attached.