Coordinator, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs

Docklands, Australia

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You will drive the successful commissioning activities of the Mental Health and AOD team at NWMPHN, working closely with key stakeholders to delivery evidence-informed, sustainable practices across the broader health sector, aligned with local priorities and community health needs.

• Remuneration: $89, $111, % superannuation
• Full time (1.0 FTE), Permanent role; Hybrid (WFH 2-3 days)
• Generous not for profit salary packaging options up to $18,550
• Location - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands - Close to Southern Cross Train Station

You will work closely with the Manager, Mental Health and AOD, leading a small team to ensure effective delivery of commissioned service, projects and continuous improvement activities within Service Development and Reform business unit. Your work will help inform regional health priorities and support other key health areas, as required.

You will play a central role in building team capability by providing day-to-day guidance on contract management, program compliance, task prioritisation, and reporting.

You will:

• Understand the Australian primary health care system including the intersections between primary and tertiary care, the role of the State and Commonwealth and the role of PHNs as commissioners.
• Have excellent project management, report writing skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Be experienced interacting with external stakeholders and bringing multiple stakeholders together to ensure meaningful and multifaceted engagement with community stakeholders including consumers, carers, people with lived experience, services providers, and policy makers.
• Analyse available data to draw meaningful insights to inform contract management, AOD program priorities and best practice.
• Collaborative leadership style providing professional development for shaping a high-performance team.

About Us

We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) - Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in Melbourne's northern, western suburbs and inner-city areas. We help people stay well by commissioning health services to deliver better and more accessible primary care.

What are PHNs?

PHNs have been established with two key objectives:

• Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time.

At NWMPHN, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Up to 6 days of Paid 'Life Leave' per calendar year for cultural celebrations, family events, birthdays etc.
• Support for parents with Paid Parental Leave options.
• Additional Paid leave during End-of-Year close down period.
• Generous NFP salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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Relevant Resources:

• Reconciliation Action Plan
• NWMPHN Governance Framework
• NWMPHN Strategic Plan

NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity, adaptability, and the right skills - even if you don't check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the HR team at

Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check, Drivers licence, Working with Children Check.

Applications Close: 08 Sep 2025