Brisbane South PHN is offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHSPAOD) team. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Program Implementation Lead to support the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of commissioned mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drug programs across the Brisbane south region.

Working collaboratively with commissioned providers, general practice, Hospital and Health Services, community organisations and other key stakeholders, this role will support the successful implementation of new and existing initiatives, strengthen integrated models of care, manage commissioned service contracts, and contribute to data-informed service improvement and evaluation.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 30 June 2028.

The objectives of this position are to:

1. Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and support evaluation activities of new and existing Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drug initiatives that meet the Brisbane South Region priorities, through effective implementation planning, stakeholder engagement, contract management and data-informed continuous improvement.
2. Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including community organisations, general practice, hospital and health services, local government, peak bodies and other key stakeholders to support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs initiatives.
3. Ensure activities contribute to the achievement of program goals and support the realisation of the Brisbane South PHN strategic vision for improved health and wellbeing in the region.

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:

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in a Public Health/Social Work/Human Services/Health or other related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in contemporary policy, commissioning and service delivery within the Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drug sectors.
• Proven experience in service design and planning, implementation and monitoring, including managing projects 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.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on using qualitative and quantitative data to drive decision making.
• 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 role of consumers in the planning, design, delivery and evaluation of health services.
• Current driver’s licence
• Blue Card
• National Police Check

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

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

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by COB on the closing date.

For further information on the role, please contact Cate Hogan, Program Manager – Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs on 3864 7579 during business hours.

A position description is attached.