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About Us Adelaide Primary Health Network (Adelaide PHN) is an independent, not for profit, primary health care organisation based in Adelaide. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the Adelaide community by coordinating and integrating health and community services and by working in partnership to identify local needs and create strategies in response to keeping people well and out of hospital; improving their experience AND their health outcomes to deliver on our vision of shaping the health system to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable people, and a healthier Adelaide. Why you should come work with us Competitive remuneration and work-life balance. Access to generous not for profit salary packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment. Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to annual leave entitlements. Three special leave days with pay each year that can be used for any purpose. Support for cultural diversity and employee wellbeing, including up to ten days of cultural leave per year. Eight weeks of paid parental leave. Option to substitute public holidays. Generous allowance toward professional development. Family friendly and flexible working arrangements. Free Employment Assistance Program. The Role Reporting to the Executive Manager Mental Health, AOD & Procurement, this position is responsible for ensuring that commissioning activity, partnerships and projects respond to evidenced needs and deliver upon organisational strategy to improve equity of access to quality primary mental health services for priority communities and population cohorts. The role will collaborate with all functional teams across Adelaide PHN and play a key role implementing strategy to strengthen local service system responses to address community need. It will lead the development of collaborative responses across sectors and deliver upon strategies that support appropriate solutions. Responsibilities Provide leadership to the Mental Health Team, including leading: Integration activities across mental health and suicide prevention. Activities to support coordinated and collaborative approaches to suicide prevention services and aftercare. Strategies to support service integration and collaboration across the mental health stepped care continuum. Ensuring adherence to best practice, clinical governance and policies. Review and provide advice and guidance on the design, implementation, delivery and performance of mental health and suicide prevention services and initiatives funded by Adelaide PHN. Provide oversight, input and direction in relation to the Joint Regional Mental Health and Suicide Prevention plan. Meaningful, active and professional stakeholder engagement representing Adelaide PHN, in particular with LHNs, GPs, pharmacy and allied health professionals. Work with stakeholders, including services users, community representatives and service providers to build strong relationships and improve service models for equitable care and access. Contribute to the development of mental health and suicide prevention needs assessments and annual plan. About You Relevant degree and post graduate qualifications in health/mental health combined with a minimum 3 years experience in a management or strategic planning role. Significant demonstrated experience of successfully managing multi-stakeholder projects or programs. Extensive experience working in clinical mental health care delivery. Significant experience in health service planning, health project delivery or health policy review and improvement. Significant experience at a senior management level, including high level strategic thinking and planning skills; and ability to transition between the strategic to the operational. Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative business relationships for the benefit of the organisation. Successful track record in management of significant budgets, business and project management plans. How To Apply Apply now by clicking Apply and include a maximum 2-page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role against the skills and experience required, together with your resume. Applications will only be considered when received through our careers portal. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in Australia and your employment will be subject to an acceptable National Police Check. Applications close 12 noon Friday, 16 January 2026. For further information about this role, please contact Tamira Pascoe, Executive Manager Mental Health, AOD and Procurement, at 08 8219 5900 or [email protected]. Please note that Tamira will be on leave from 19 December 2025 to 19 January 2026. During this period, queries may be directed to Brianna Brown, People and Culture Officer, at [email protected]. All enquiries and applications will be handled professionally and wish the strictest of confidence. Adelaide PHNs Commitment to Diversity and Reconciliation Adelaide PHN strives to foster an environment where the diversity and intersecting identities of our people and communities are represented, valued, and celebrated. We welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and diversity in culture, language, ethnicity, race, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs, lived experience, intersex variations, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and people across the LGBTIQA+ community. Our commitment to Reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment: Adelaide PHN is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Adelaide PHN vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr