Commissioning Coordinator Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Location | Armidale, Erina, Newcastle or Tamworth
Hours | Full-time (1.0FTE)* until 30 June 2026
Application close date | 9am Thursday 26th June
Annual full-time equivalent salary | $93,015 - $101,173 + 11.5% super + salary packaging**

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

About the role
The Commissioning Coordinator Mental Health and Suicide Prevention supports the HNECC PHN's mission by managing Mental Health & Suicide Prevention funding in keeping with the Quintuple Aim of health equity, clinician well-being, better health, improved outcomes, and value for money. The Commissioning Coordinator coordinates and overseas the design, commissioning, procurement and ongoing management of the PHN funded mental health & suicide prevention services across the region by contributing to the strategic objectives of the organisation.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in health, social welfare or business field and/or a minimum of 12 months 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.
• High level computer literacy with a range of software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.

How to apply:

• Address the selection criteria (both essential and desirable) in your cover letter.
• To view the Position description, select “Apply” which will redirect you to another page where you can view as a hyperlink on the right-hand side under details.

For more information, please contact Mary-Anne Whitworth, Commissioning Development Manager on 0429 473 611.

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, Disability and Ageing 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. Appointment of the successful candidate may be delayed, subject to the additional funding from NSW Ministry of Health.

**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.