About the role
We’re
looking for a Mental Health Integrated Care Manager to lead a dynamic team and Capital
Health Network’s (CHN) Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Program. The Manager
will work collaboratively with CHN business units and external stakeholders to
develop and deliver projects and programs that improve mental health service
and system integration. You will also manage staff performance and team-level
resources and budgets to support program objectives and maintain oversight of service
contracts and commissioning activities across mental health program areas.
You’ll play a
crucial role in delivering activities in line with the ACT Regional Mental
Health and Suicide Prevention Plan and Commonwealth funding requirements.
About the team
Reporting to Senior
Manager Health System Integration, the Mental Health Integrated Care Manager
sits within the Health System Integration business unit. This business unit
delivers a range of projects and programs focused on integration and
coordination across the health system and further collaborates with other
business units to support and enable commissioning and capacity building across
the ACT’s primary care sector.
See yourself in our
team
You are a skilled
leader with experience in managing a small team to deliver high impact projects
in a complex environment. You will have a strong background in mental health, suicide
prevention, alcohol and other drugs, regional planning, primary care, health
systems or other relevant fields. You’ll spend time building and maintaining
strategic partnerships with key sector stakeholders, including policy makers, subject
matter experts, peak bodies, service providers and community members, to deliver
projects, 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 CHN’s
strategic objectives, specifically coordinating and integrating care through:
- delivering solutions that improve access and experience of care,
- designing and delivering integrated models of care
that address local needs,
- improving coordination and communication across the
health system
- building collaborative networks across the ACT.
Work location
This position is based in our
newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre.
We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work
with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.
Working at CHN
At CHN you will have an
opportunity to work with professional subject
matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop
your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.
Some of the
reasons CHN employees love working here include:
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
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Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paid
leave.
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Comprehensive Leave Options: Access leave entitlements on top of Annual Leave, including Family and
Wellbeing Leave, as well as Religious, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
Flexible Work Arrangements
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Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible
working options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
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Purchase additional leave: Create more time for yourself when you need it with the ability to
purchase up to 2 weeks of extra leave per year.
Career Growth & Development
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Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
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Study Leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option to
support your learning and development goals while balancing work
commitments.
Meaningful & Impactful Work
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Purposeful Work in Health: Be part of fulfilling, varied work that advances how health is
delivered in Canberra, improving health outcomes for ACT the community.
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Collaborate with Health Experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across the
health sector, contributing to impactful initiatives.
Culture & Community
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Supportive, Collaborative Workplace: Join a team environment built on
collaboration and mutual support.
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Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritises
diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
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Sustainability and social impact: Support our commitment to sustainability as we partner with others who
make responsible choices for people and the planet.
Financial Benefits & Rewards
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Competitive Remuneration Package: Receive a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package through
Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income per FBT year to
maximise your take-home pay
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Above-standard Superannuation: pursue long-term financial wellbeing with contributions that are always
0.5% higher than the Super Guarantee.
Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital
Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)
Position Salary: $56.48 per hour (approximately $111,958 per
annum) plus superannuation
Employment type: Permanent, Full time
Working Days/hours: Full time standard
How to
apply
Applications close: 11.59pm, 10th August 2026
Position documentation can be found
here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant
Please apply using the ‘apply’
button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your
skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3
pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send
your applications to the recruitment email address.
Please note: Applicants are required
to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include
details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.
For further enquiries: Please
contact, Senior
Manager Health System Integration, Mamta Porwal: recruitment@chnact.org.au
CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network welcomes
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with
diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN
will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements
and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
If you identify as
a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection
and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8099 and indicate your preferred method of
communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your
accessibility needs.
