Commissioning Coordinator – Integrated Team Care (First Nations Prioritised)

Location | Armidale, Erina, Newcastle or Tamworth
Hours | Full-time (1.0FTE)* until 30 June 2026
Application close date | 5pm Wednesday 30th April
Annual full-time equivalent salary | $93,015 - $101,173 + 11.5% super + salary packaging**

Join our team to support the support the HNECC PHNs goal of improving health outcomes for people living in the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions.

Why work for us
We are a values-driven organisation and are proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. We employ highly motivated and passionate people who work together to deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities. Our values are the basis of everything we do including how we work with each other and the way we connect with our industry partners and the wider community. We are proud to have been recognised by the 2024 Australian Business Awards as an Employer of Choice. Being an Employer of Choice means that the PHN has been recognised nationally as a well-managed, high-performing, industry-leading organisation that provides a stimulating and supportive workforce.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

Salary packaging up to $15,900 (Less tax can mean more take home pay).

Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.).

Hybrid model of working from the office and home – WFH up to 60% of working hours

Professional development / Education & Training opportunities.

Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport - access to 650 Gyms & Swimming Pool Facilities).

Assistance Program support (EAP).

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives including 2024 Pride in Health & Wellbeing membership.

Safe driver training.

Collaboration with passionate like-minded professionals.

Additional Leave for family & community responsibilities.

Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period.

A supportive team environment.

Ability to purchase additional leave.

About the role
The Commissioning Coordinator’s role is to support the HNECC PHNs goal of improving health outcomes for people living in the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions.
The position coordinates and oversees the design, commissioning, procurement and ongoing management of PHN funded Integrated Team Care services across the region. The role works with organisations to deliver services that promote best quality health care in our communities. The Integrated Team Care program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live with complex chronic conditions.

The successful candidate will have:

Tertiary qualifications in health, social welfare, or business field or relevant experience in a similar role.

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation, consensus-building, data analysis and consultation skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders to achieve organisational/contract goals and performance.

Ability to work independently, and in a collaborative team. Set objectives and meet these within appropriate timeframes.

High level computer literacy with a range of software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.

How to apply:

Please apply through the “apply now” button.

Please submit your cover letter and resume, addressing the selection criteria in your cover letter. You will find the selection criteria in the position description.

For more information, please contact the Manager - Primary Care Commissioning, Mitch Cootes on 0419 369 618.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you.

Additional Information
*PHN's have been funded by the Department of Health since 2015. All roles at our PHN are maximum-term and linked to our funding contracts with the Department of Health. This is a maximum term contract until 30 June 2026 and any contract extensions are dependent on ongoing funding.
**Salary: This role is classified as I – M within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally offered between grade I – K.