Make a real impact to mental health care in our region.

Part-Time: Up to 30 hours per week

Fixed Term: to 30 June 2027

Location: Wagga Wagga and/or Murrumbidgee Region

Are you passionate about improving mental health outcomes and shaping innovative models of care in primary care settings? Do you thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments where your coordination, project management and stakeholder engagement skills shine? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Murrumbidgee PHN is excited to recruit a Multidisciplinary Primary Care Program Officer to support the design and implementation of our new Mental Health Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Program in general practice. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in transforming how care is delivered for people experiencing severe mental health challenges and/or complex needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will:

• Build strong relationships with general practices, mental health providers, community organisations, and people with lived experience.

• Coordinate and support a cross-functional program team to deliver an innovative MDT model of care.

• Develop project plans, track milestones, and help keep everyone on task and aligned.

• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and co-design activities that bring stakeholders together.

• Prepare progress reports and maintain project documentation to support successful delivery.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and future models of multidisciplinary care.

• Support commissioning activities and quality processes across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with a supportive internal team spanning priority populations, commissioning, primary care engagement, digital health, data and corporate services—plus a network of external partners committed to better outcomes for our community.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who brings:

• A tertiary qualification in health, project management, public health or a related field.

• Experience working in health and/or primary care settings—clinical experience highly regarded.

• Strong project coordination or project management capability.

• An understanding of multidisciplinary care and integrated service delivery.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

• High-level organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.

• A NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel within the region (including occasional overnight stays).

Why Join the MPHN team?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation improving health outcomes across our region.

• Help shape an innovative new program from the ground up.

• Work with passionate, supportive colleagues who value collaboration and ideas.

• Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in meaningful co-design with community and clinicians.

What Sets Us Apart

At MPHN, we offer a supportive, forward-thinking workplace where your contributions are valued, your ideas make an impact, and your growth is part of our plan.

• Employees at MPHN receive 5 weeks annual leave per annum

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle

• A supportive team culture

• Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you thrive

• Paid parental and partner leave

• Access to cultural and study leave

• Extra paid leave between Christmas and New Year to rest and recharge

Ready to be part of something meaningful?

Let’s talk! Apply Now or reach out for a chat—we’d love to hear from you! You can contact Maja Asmus, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Manager on 02 6923 3155 or email maja.asmus@mphn.org.au

You should also check out the MPHN website on www.mphn.org.au for a detailed information package and position description.

Applications Close: Sunday, 7 December 2025

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and contributions that diversity brings to our team and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.