About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

The Service Implementation and Quality Improvement Facilitator will support Primary Health Networks (PHNs) and their commissioned services with the continuous improvement of ‘Youth Enhanced Services’ by leading implementation, quality improvement and capacity building projects in the ‘Implementation Lab’ and supporting the delivery of other activities delivered by the team.

Reporting to the Team Lead – Service Implementation and Quality Improvement, you will:

• Support PHNs and youth mental health services through tailored quality improvement and implementation strategies.
• Design and facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and Communities of Practice to drive service improvement.
• Collect, analyse, and use data to inform decisions, prioritise improvements, and develop practical workplans.
• Coordinate project activities, manage timelines, and ensure delivery of high-quality reports and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with national stakeholders, including PHNs, service providers, and lived experience representatives.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Qualifications in relevant health or social care discipline and proven experience delivering implementation or quality improvement initiatives, with strong facilitation and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement abilities, with confidence leading workshops and meetings online or in person.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team, with solid tech skills and a willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and adapt to changing circumstances, demonstrating resilience and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Salary between $90,000 - $105,000 commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% super + NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
• Embrace the freedom of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
• Benefit from a location that is easily accessible by public transport and offers amenities that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
• Ability to purchase additional leave; access to EAP; generous Parental Leave Scheme.
• Participate in cutting-edge projects that directly impact youth development and well-being.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit HERE 

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) contract until 30 June 2026, with potential to extend.

Applications will close on the advertised date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Before applying at Orygen, it’s important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.