Coordinator, Youth in Education

• Opportunity to enhance and build stakeholder relationships to improve health outcomes for youth in the north west Melbourne region
• Full Time (1.0 FTE), Maximum Term role until 16 February 2027 (Parental leave cover, with possibility of extension)
• Band 4: $89, $111, % superannuation
• Generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550.
• Location - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands Victoria 3008, Close to Southern Cross Train Station, Onsite or Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience, as the role may close before the closing date. Please include a cover letter with your resume and apply via our website below. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Short description about the role

Reporting to the Manager, Children, Young People and Families, the Coordinator, Youth in Education provides operational oversight for State-funded health commissioning and project activities for youth in the education system. The Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of those services within the purview of NWMPHN. They provide leadership through program development activities, coordination and networking and capacity building.

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.

For more information on Staff benefits, please visit:

What will my typical week look like?

• Using organisational wide strategies to enhance the focus on the needs of vulnerable children, young people and families
• Working and building relationships with a wide range of commissioned services and key stakeholders to effectively engage, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities
• Lead and apply best-practice project management methodologies to achieve deliverables and performance targets in a timely manner
• Collaborate with other NWMPHN programs to ensure commissioning contracts, plans and reporting activities are accurate and maintained to meet internal and external (commonwealth/state government) funding requirements
• Supervise and support staff that directly report to this role to ensure data is accurate

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health, education or related field; Project management qualifications and experience are desirable
• Demonstrated experience of successfully managing multi-stakeholder projects or programs, including managing project teams; experience with managing government-funded contracts and donor relationships are highly desirable
• Capacity to work both autonomously and in a self-managed team environment on a range of diverse issues to meet stringent project requirements
• A can-do, helpful and positive approach to fast-paced work with the ability to pivot and adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated capability to review and ensure reporting requirements are accurate and timely to meet the requirements of the organisation or funders as relevant
• Strong understanding of the Australian primary health care system, including understanding of health care delivery systems and patient care approaches such as coordination of care

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 need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards, 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 and Victorian Working with Children Check and have a current drivers licence.

To apply for this job go to: and enter reference Applications close 14 November 2025