Manager, Medicare Mental Health Services

Location: Flexible – Newcastle, Erina, Tamworth, or Armidale
Hours: Full-time (Maximum term until 31 December 2026)
Annual Full-Time Equivalent Salary: $128,901 - %$143,782 + 12% super + salary packaging
Application Close Date: 9am 12 November 2025
Anticipated Start Date: 11 January 2026

Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes in our communities? Do you thrive in a leadership role that drives positive change and innovation? We’re seeking a Manager, Medicare Mental Health Services to lead the commissioning, implementation, and integration of Medicare Mental Health activities and programs across the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact—supporting the delivery of integrated mental health services, including Centres, Satellites, and the Medicare Mental Health Central Intake service, while working with a dynamic and values-driven team.

Why work for us?

We are a values-driven organisation, proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative, locally relevant solutions that improve health outcomes in our communities. Our recognition as the 2025 Hunter Business Awards Employer of Choice highlights our commitment to fostering a stimulating and supportive work environment.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 for entertainment

Hybrid work (up to 60% from home)

Generous leave – 5 additional days for family/community, 3 over Christmas, and the option to purchase extra leave

Health and wellbeing perks – EAP, Fitness Passport, Pride in Diversity membership

Professional development, driver training, and collaboration with passionate professionals

About the Role

As Manager, Medicare Mental Health Services, you will:

Lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver on key KPIs and strategic priorities

Oversee the commissioning, implementation, and integration of Medicare Mental Health programs

Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including General Practices, Local Health Districts, service providers, and community partners

Ensure contract deliverables are met and services are delivered efficiently and effectively

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in mental health service delivery

Champion the PHN’s values of Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, Cooperation, and Recognition

What you will bring to the role

Tertiary qualifications in a health or social welfare field and/or extensive relevant experience in a health or social services environment

Demonstrated experience in team leadership, including coaching and mentoring

Experience in contract management, procurement, and service planning in a health or social care setting

Strong change management skills and the ability to influence and build effective professional relationships

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement

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 it as a hyperlink on the right-hand side under details.
For more information, please contact Leah Morgan on 0418 938 152.
Anticipated start date for this position is on 11 January 2026.

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 Aging since 2015. Some roles at our PHN are maximum-term and linked to our funding contracts with the Department of Health, Disability and Aging. This is a maximum term contract until 31 December 2026 and any contract extensions are dependent on ongoing funding.

**Salary: This role is classified as Q-T within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally offered between grade Q-S.

*Portable leave and portable long service leave schemes do not apply to the PHN, for example NSW Health Portable Leave and the Community Services Industry (CSI) scheme.