Project Manager – Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs

Date posted: Monday 07 December 2020
Closing date: Wednesday 10 February 2021

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NPQHN) is seeking a Project Manager – Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs. This role is a three month contract with the possibility of an extension and is responsible for leading a collaborative approach across the organisation to facilitate the delivery of Mental Health (MH) and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) commissioned services and projects to be implemented in a flexible way and will be required to work in a proactive and collaborative manner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve targeted outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of and be able to demonstrate:

• working closely across the clinical governance and operational teams in relation to MH and AOD associated commissioned services and programs for NQPHN
• liaising with regional Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) and other stakeholders regarding a planned regional approach to implementing MH and AOD commissioned services and projects to ensure complementarity and flexible, efficient service delivery
• liaising with mental health consumers in relation to a planned regional approach to implementing the MH and AOD commissioned services and projects in northern Queensland
• applying evidence-based knowledge and understanding of national and Queensland health systems, the National Mental Health reform agendas, community health and service needs, service delivery, clinician challenges, and clinical pathways in designing commissioning activities
• contributing to the strategic development of NQPHN for all MH and AOD commissioned services and projects
• ensuring that current projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• managing and overseeing commissioned activities across the region in consultation with internal and external stakeholders
• establishing and maintaining strong relationships with relevant industry stakeholders in and across the region
• preparing tender documentation and assisting with the completion of contract documentation as part of the commissioning process
• proactively monitoring MH and AOD commissioned services and projects, key performance indicators, and providing written progress reports
• fulfilling reporting requirements by collecting, collating, and communicating relevant data required to meet the obligations of NQPHN
• representing NQPHN on relevant committees, advisory groups, and at events as they relate to the role and organisational objectives
• supporting internal and external quality improvement initiatives, identifying issues in common, and using this to build innovative solutions
• supporting and developing strategic and operational planning through established governance processes and translating strategic objectives to regional projects goals and activities
• reviewing and monitoring overall financial reporting and budget management activities across the MH and AOD commissioned services and programs, as allocated.

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and will review applications as they are received.

If you are looking for the opportunity to be part of a committed and driven team and contribute to achieving our mission of ‘Northern Queenslanders live happier, healthier, longer lives’, this role is for you.

NQPHN aims to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and we encourage them to apply for this role.

For further information on this position, view the position description.

To submit an application for this position, please send your application to recruitment@nqphn.com.au

Your application should include:

1. Cover letter (not exceeding two pages), outlining your suitability to the role
2. Your resume.