Mental Health Integrated Care Manager
About the role
Werelooking for a Mental Health Integrated Care Manager to lead a dynamic team and CapitalHealth Networks (CHN) Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program. The Managerwill work collaboratively with CHN business units and external stakeholders todevelop and deliver projects and programs that improve mental health serviceand system integration. You will also manage staff performance and team-levelresources and budgets to support program objectives and maintain oversight of servicecontracts and commissioning activities across mental health program areas.
Youll play acrucial role in delivering activities in line with the ACT Regional MentalHealth and Suicide Prevention Plan and Commonwealth funding requirements.
About the team
Reporting to SeniorManager Health System Integration the Mental Health Integrated Care Managersits within the Health System Integration business unit. This business unitdelivers a range of projects and programs focused on integration andcoordination across the health system and further collaborates with otherbusiness units to support and enable commissioning and capacity building acrossthe ACTs primary care sector.
See yourself in ourteam
You are a skilledleader with experience in managing a small team to deliver high impact projectsin a complex environment. You will have a strong background in mental health suicideprevention alcohol and other drugs regional planning primary care healthsystems or other relevant fields. Youll spend time building and maintainingstrategic partnerships with key sector stakeholders including policy makers subjectmatter experts peak bodies service providers and community members to deliverprojects identify gaps monitor trends and emerging issues and evaluate outcomes.
Your leadership management experience stakeholder engagement skills and experience in health sector will contribute to local delivery of national health policy and support CHNsstrategic objectives specifically coordinating and integrating care through:
- delivering solutions that improve access and experience of care
- designing and delivering integrated models of carethat address local needs
- improving coordination and communication across thehealth system
- building collaborative networks across the ACT.
Work location
This position is based in ournewly renovated and modern office located in the heart of the Belconnen town support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to workwith the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.
Working at CHN
At CHN you will have anopportunity to work with professional subjectmatter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to developyour interests expertise and achieve your ambitions.
Some of thereasons CHN employees love working here include:
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
- Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paidleave.
- Comprehensive Leave Options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave including Family andWellbeing Leave as well as Religious Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
Flexible Work Arrangements
- Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibleworking options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
- Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you need it with the ability topurchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.
Career Growth & Development
- Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
- Study Leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option tosupport your learning and development goals while balancing workcommitments.
Meaningful & Impactful Work
- Purposeful Work in Health: Be part of fulfilling varied work that advances how health isdelivered in Canberra improving health outcomes for ACT the community.
- Collaborate with Health Experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across thehealth sector contributing to impactful initiatives.
Culture & Community
- Supportive Collaborative Workplace: Join a team environment built oncollaboration and mutual support.
- Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritisesdiversity inclusion and wellbeing.
- Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others whomake responsible choices for people and the planet.
Financial Benefits & Rewards
- Competitive Remuneration Package: Receive a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package throughSalary Packaging of up to $15900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year tomaximise your take-home pay
- Above-standard Superannuation: pursue long-term financial wellbeing with contributions that are always0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee.
Learn more about CHN from our website: CapitalHealth Network Home ()
Position Salary: $56.48 per hour (approximately $111958 perannum) plus superannuation
Employment type: Permanent Full time
Working Days/hours: Full time standard
How toapply
Applications close: 11.59pm 10th August 2026
Position documentation can be foundhere
Please apply using the applybutton. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how yourskills experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3pages) salary expectations and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not sendyour applications to the recruitment email address.
Please note: Applicants are requiredto have full Australian work rights at the time of application and includedetails of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.
For further enquiries:Pleasecontact SeniorManager Health System Integration Mamta Porwal:
CHN ACTs Primary Health Network welcomesapplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people withdiverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHNwill provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirementsand/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
If you identify asa person who may require adjustments to the application recruitment selectionand/or assessment process please advise indicate your preferred method ofcommunication (email phone text) so we can keep in touch and meet youraccessibility needs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1