About Us

Brisbane North PHN is a values -based not-for-profit organisation improving primary healthcare across Brisbane’s northside, Moreton Bay, and parts of Somerset. We work with the community, health professionals, and service providers to commission evidence-informed, person-centred services. We’re an organisation that values Integrity, Diversity, Courage, Collaboration, and Impact and we’re looking for someone who shares those values.

Our vision is a community where good health is available for everyone.

About the role

We’re seeking a values-aligned Coordinator – Mental Health Policy and System Design to join our high-performing, purpose-led team. In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the full commissioning cycle from planning and design to procurement, contracting, monitoring, and evaluation. You’ll help deliver impactful, evidence-based, and locally tailored mental health programs that make a real difference.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement commissioning activities related to mental health policy and system design
• Support integrated planning, procurement, and service design initiatives in collaboration with providers and regional stakeholders
• Help maintain strong relationships with PHNs, national organisations, and local services to drive cohesive and responsive service delivery
• Ensure access and equity are prioritised, particularly for First Nations people and other priority populations
• Facilitate meaningful engagement with consumers and carers to ensure their voices influence service outcomes
• Represent the organisation on key working groups, committees, and external forums
• Maintain accurate records in program databases and contribute to quality improvement activities across the team

About you

• You’re a systems thinker with experience in mental health, health policy, social services, or related commissioning environments.
• Strong project coordination skills across the commissioning lifecycle.
• A collaborative and respectful working style with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• A commitment to equity, co-design, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, data recording, and reporting abilities

Why Join Us?

At Brisbane North PHN, you’ll be part of a values-led team where people and purpose come first. We offer meaningful work that directly contributes to better health outcomes in our community, alongside a supportive and flexible work environment.

Here’s what you can expect:

We offer meaningful work, a values-led culture and a strong focus on people. Benefits include:

• Purpose-led work that delivers real community impact
• Hybrid flexible work and wellbeing support
• Salary packaging with generous NFP tax concessions
• 5 weeks’ annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Annual PD funding to support your growth
• Modern office-based Northside of Brisbane
• Access to EAP for you and your family

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter (max. 2 pages).

• Direct any queries to [email protected]
• Review the position description – copy and paste the URL into your browser: https://brisbanenorthphn.org.au/web/uploads/downloads/Position-descriptions/PD_Coordinator_MHPolicyandSystemDesign_July25-COPY.pdf
• Salary $97,106.04 base + Super + Salary Packaging

Applications will be reviewed as received, and we may close the advertisement prior to the closing date (17/08/2025) if a suitable candidate is identified.

Brisbane North PHN is committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with lived experience of mental illness.