Health Access and Equity Coordinator

Are you passionate about driving change in the primary care sector and supporting priority population groups? Join us in leading The PRIDE Co-Design Project—delivering real outcomes, quality improvement, and meaningful impact in the Brisbane south region. You'll also contribute to disability-focused projects and activities that strengthen health access and equity for people with disability.

About the role

Brisbane South PHN has an exciting opportunity to become part of our dynamic System Integration and Coordination team.  With strong project management experience in health, you will support Brisbane South PHN in planning and responding to health system reform, strategic priorities and identified gaps in our community.

This is a full-time fixed term role to 18 December 2026.

The objective of this position is to:

1. Support the successful implementation of The PRIDE Co-Design Project by coordinating the recruitment and engagement of 20 x primary healthcare clinical sites and providing quality improvement (QI) coaching and support to embed an LGBTIQA+ affirming Model of Care into mainstream primary care settings.
2. Contribute to existing new and emerging health access and equity initiatives in collaboration with PHN teams, key partners, and sector stakeholders.

About us

Brisbane South PHN is one of 31 regional Primary Health Networks (PHNs) established nationally by the Australian Government to help deliver an efficient and effective primary health care system for the people of Australia.

We work with health professionals and communities to understand our region's health and wellbeing needs, and commission services that respond to those needs. By investing in person-centred, place-based models of care, we deliver results for the people and communities in our region and support broader health system reform.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will bring the following:

Essential

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in health management, health promotion, public health, and/or project management or equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training, or professional accreditation.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse groups and intersectionality, particularly people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, multicultural and/or people with disability.
• Demonstrated health experience in project management, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to lead and contribute to initiatives effectively, demonstrating excellent communications skills, relationship building and the ability to work across diverse teams and organisations.
• Proven capacity to work autonomously and independently within the scope of the role, with the ability to collaboratively work on solutions, or escalate matters as appropriate
• Current Queensland driver's licence
• National Police Check

Desirable

• Understanding of quality improvement methods and techniques within a primary care setting
• Demonstrated ability to engage with general practice and primary health care providers in a clinical setting
• Demonstrated facilitation and/or coaching skills, with the ability to engage and support teams or groups to achieve outcomes.

To gain a full understanding of the requirements of this job, please see the position description on our

Why join us?

At Brisbane South PHN, we recognise the strengths and value of diversity that makes our people unique and welcome all people to apply. We are proud of our ways of working by supporting one another as well as working collaboratively toward a common goal; working with health professional and communities to understand our region's health and wellbeing needs and commission services that directly respond to these needs.

We believe in a supporting culture to strive to be the very best at what we do. We believe happy employees are successful employees.

Workplace benefits

By joining our team, you will be rewarded with:

• Being part of an inclusive organisation that values and respects diversity
• Generous salary packaging opportunities for general living expenses, meal and entertainment and novated leasing options
• Leave loading or time equivalent
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (including the option of Allocated Days off (ADOs))
• Extra Leave – 5 days Gifted Leave (pro rata for part time employees)
• Paid NAIDOC Week Leave for employees who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to Professional Development
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Modern open office space, availability of standing desks
• Free Social Club

How to apply?

Using the ''Apply'' button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position by COB Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

For further information on the role, please contact Susan Lingard, Health Access and Equity Senior Program Development Coordinator on during business hours.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with applications considered as they are submitted.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact Susan Lingard, Health Access and Equity Senior Program Development Coordinator via or