• Collaborate with local communities around significant health issues
• This role is full time until 30 June 2023
• Live local, work local, contribute to your community – Wollongong, Queanbeyan, Nowra or Moruya
• Generous tax-free salary packaging option

About us

COORDINARE, South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network (PHN) is one of 31 PHNs across Australia and one of 10 PHNs in NSW. Our region stretches from Helensburgh in the north, past Eden to the Victorian border in the south, and inland to Cooma/Monaro, Queanbeyan, Yass and Goulburn, one of the largest rural and regional populations in NSW.

Our reach and local relationships provide a unique opportunity to achieve our vision of one coordinated regional health system that provides exceptional care, promotes healthy choices, and supports resilient communities across South Eastern NSW.

Being purpose driven and values led we build trusted and meaningful relationships with diverse government, non-profit, education and research, and private healthcare organisations to improve health outcomes across this unique region. We use data, clinical expertise and respect and include the diversity of consumer voice to set clear local priorities for the achievement of better patient experiences, enhanced provider satisfaction and delivery value for money. We act with integrity and embrace purposeful change, supporting others to come along as we transform health together.

The role

COORDINARE is seeking an exceptional professional to work with the Mental Health Commissioning team in engaging with stakeholders in innovative ways to facilitate and integrate service delivery to improve health system and health outcomes for children and youth in South East NSW.

The Project Coordinator - Child and Youth Mental Health will report to the Service Development and Performance Manager - Mental Health and support the commissioning of solutions in child and youth mental health including headspace to achieve a more connected system based on population needs.

The applicant

We are seeking an appropriately qualified professional with experience in child and youth mental health in primary/community health setting.

You will have demonstrated skills in project management in a complex and specialised environment.

Organised and with demonstrated time management skills, you will be able to coordinate the demands of multiple stakeholders, ensuring they are adequately informed and engaged in the process.

You will have knowledge of and experience in the child and youth mental health field including headspace and an understanding of primary mental health programs.

Lived experience of mental health issues is desirable.

Additionally, you will have a current driver's licence and be willing to travel as part of this role.

The position description can be obtained below or download from our website www.coordinare.org.au.

For further information about this opportunity contact Eugene McGarrell, Service Development & Performance Manager - Mental Health on 0447 313 555.