About us

Brisbane South PHN is one of 31 regional Primary Health Networks (PHNs) established nationally by the Australian Government to help deliver an efficient and effective primary health care system for the people of Australia.

We work with health professionals and communities to understand our region’s health and wellbeing needs, and commission services that respond to those needs. By investing in person-centred, place-based models of care, we deliver results for the people and communities in our region and support broader health system reform.

About the role

Brisbane South PHN has an exciting opportunity to become part of our Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHSPAOD) team. The Project Officer position This will provide high-quality project, planning, stakeholder engagement and administrative support across a range of MHSPAOD initiatives, with a strong focus on supporting Joint Regional Planning and Partnerships activities.

This is a full-time fixed term role to 30 June 2027.

The objective of this position is to:

- Provide high-quality project support, particularly for Joint Regional Planning and Partnerships activities.

- Contribute to the delivery of integrated, place-based planning initiatives that strengthen system coordination and improve outcomes for priority populations.

- Support the achievement of program and project goals that contribute to Brisbane South PHN's strategic vision and objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting planning, coordination and implementation of regional planning and partnership activities.

- Coordinating stakeholder engagement activities including workshops, forums and consultations.

- Providing project administration, documentation, reporting and secretariat support.

- Assisting with communications, event coordination and stakeholder engagement activities.

- Supporting data collection, reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement activities.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will bring the following:





- Experience in project, program or administrative support roles within the health, community services or related sectors.

- Demonstrated ability to support project delivery, including coordination, documentation and reporting.

- Robust organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare written materials for diverse audiences.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new systems and platforms.

- Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

- Current driver's licence and willingness to travel locally when required

- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Blue Card and National Police Check.

Desirable experience includes:

- Understanding of the Australian health system, particularly the mental health, suicide prevention and/or alcohol and other drugs sectors.

- Experience supporting partnerships, planning processes or place-based initiatives.

- Experience in data collection, reporting and evaluation activities.

- Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, newsletter development or event coordination.

- Tertiary qualifications in health, public health, business or a related discipline (or working towards).

To gain a full understanding of the requirements of this job, please see the position description on our website www.bsphn.org.au.

Why join us?

At Brisbane South PHN,



we recognise the strengths and value of diversity that makes our people unique and welcome all people to apply. We are proud of our ways of working by supporting one another as well as working collaboratively toward a common goal; working with health professional and communities to understand our region’s health and wellbeing needs and commission services that directly respond to these needs.

We believe in a supporting culture to strive to be the very best at what we do. We believe happy employees are successful employees.

Workplace benefits

By joining our team, you will be rewarded with:

- Being part of an inclusive organisation that values and respects diversity

- Generous salary packaging opportunities for general living expenses, meal and entertainment and novated leasing options

- Leave loading or time equivalent

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (including the option of Allocated Days off (ADOs))

- Extra Leave – 5 days Gifted Leave (pro rata for part time employees)

- Paid NAIDOC Week Leave for employees who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

- Paid Parental Leave

- Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program

- Commitment to Professional Development

- Annual Flu Vaccination Program

- Modern open office space, availability of standing desks

- Free Social Club

How to apply?

Using the ‘’Apply’’ button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position by COB 24 August 2026

For further information on the role, please contact Stephanie Khalil at *******@bsphn.org.au during business hours. Please note, applications will not be accepted via email.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with applications considered as they are submitted.

Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact Stephanie Khalil via *******@bsphn.org.au.

📌 Project Administration Officer -MHSPAOD (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane South PHN
📍 Brisbane