Coordinator Mental Health and AOD

• Base yourself in any one of our office locations
• Two positions available full-time, ongoing (part time negotiable)
• Join us and make a real impact on rural and regional health

Are you passionate about improving mental health and AOD outcomes? At Murray PHN, we're on a mission to create healthier communities across our region. As Coordinator Mental Health and AOD, you'll help shape evidence-based programs that respond to local needs and make a lasting difference.

About the Role

This role is all about using your sector knowledge to influence service design and commissioning decisions. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and impact. Working closely with providers, communities, and colleagues, you will ensure programs are responsive, sustainable, and aligned with our strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and supporting commissioned activities that meet community needs.
• Contributing to procurement planning, executive briefings, and performance reporting
• Monitoring service performance and managing risks.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
• Using data and insights to drive continuous improvement

About You

You're a professional with experience in mental health and AOD services (or related sector), ready to step into a role that shapes the bigger picture. You bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in health, community services, or social work.
• Strong understanding of mental health and AOD service delivery in regional settings.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• A connection to the Murray PHN catchment and alignment with our values.

A full copy of the position description is available on our careers page: 

What We Offer

• flexible working arrangements, such as variable start and finish times and balanced work from home and office options
• the opportunity to maximise take-home pay through generous salary packaging – up to $15,900 on everyday living expenses and $2,650 towards meal entertainment each year
• access to an employee assistance program with free counselling
• access to professional and personal development – 2 days study leave per year
• up to 15 personal leave days annually, including "Life Leave" – two days per year for you to take as you need, to do what you need
• Cultural, ceremonial and religious leave

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter that outlines your experience and skills using the 'Apply' button. We do not accept applications via email.

Applications close: Tuesday 25 November at 11.59pm

Inquiries: Please contact Ian Johansen, Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing on or 

To ensure our recruitment process is accessible and barrier-free, applicants can request adjustments at any stage by contacting Cathryn Selvon, Coordinator Employee Inclusion and Recruitment, via email 

Successful candidates will be required to provide two professional references, complete a national criminal history check, and verify their qualification. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically precluded from employment. Each application will be considered on its merits.

The Organisation

Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River). We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.

At Murray PHN, five organisational values - Leadership, Collaboration, Respect, Accountability, and Innovation - drive the way we do business, the way we influence the health system and the way we interact with each other and our stakeholders.

As a not-for-profit organisation, and one of six Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in Victoria and 29 across Australia, we work with rural and regional services and national agencies to not only support health reform, but to develop locally relevant models of care, workforce solutions and to pilot innovative programs.

Whether it's supporting individuals with chronic conditions, enhancing mental health services, or reducing avoidable hospital stays, our focus is commissioning primary healthcare services that are accessible, high-quality, culturally responsive, sustainable, and importantly meet population needs and prevent disease.

Inclusion Statement

Murray PHN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and developing a workplace culture that is safe and accessible, respectful, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees.

We are committed to creating genuine employment opportunities for everyone and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

At Murray PHN, we aspire to be an anti-racist organisation, embedding cultural humility as a daily practice, to improve health outcomes and health equity in our communities.  We recognise cultural humility as a life-long commitment to self-reflection, personal growth and redressing power imbalances in our society.