Commissioning Coordinator - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN – Toowoomba QLD We have an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Coordinator - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health to join our future-focused and rewarding organisation. This role reports to the Director – Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Alcohol and Other Drugs and is a key member of the Commissioning Team. Please note, that to perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN is a not-for-profit organisation that works at a regional level to achieve improved whole of system health care. Our key objectives are to: Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for patients—particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes. Improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. About the role: This role will contribute to the design and delivery of the Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN commissioning responses within the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs and Suicide Prevention Program areas; ensuring that responses are aligned to the strategic plan, are evidence-based, meet population health needs, and address service gaps, equity, and access issues, to improve health outcomes. Key purpose of the role: Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of regional and place-based strategies to improve health outcomes in response to regional priorities. Develop and deliver projects and programs in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, underpinned by evidence-based project management methodologies and an agile response. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally, including other PHNs, Hospital and Health Services and local service providers, to ensure commissioned services and initiatives are integrated, meet high priority population health needs and result in better outcomes for the community. Work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to identify service gaps and access issues and develop evidence-based solutions to address these in collaboration with health system partners, fostering integration at the system level. Lead the development and implementation of innovative evidence-based service delivery models and system responses in collaboration with key stakeholders. Utilise appropriate mechanisms to ensure strong governance throughout the commissioning cycle, ensuring evidence-informed program and procurement planning, contracting, service implementation, monitoring, learning and evaluation. Actively participate in and inform monitoring and evaluation of commissioned programs and activities. Selection Criteria: Demonstrated knowledge of the primary health care and community services sectors. Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate with a wide network of individuals and organisations to achieve meaningful outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, time management skills and project management skills with demonstrated experience managing and evaluating complex projects with a diverse range of stakeholders. Ability to build successful relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize, interpret and translate complex qualitative and quantitative data into accessible briefs, concepts, plans and reports. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in health, human services, or relevant related field. High level knowledge and understanding of contemporary evidence-based service delivery models, planning, strategies, and guiding policy documents across the Mental Health priority. Benefits of working with us: Great remuneration including salary packaging. Challenging and rewarding role. Friendly and supportive team environment. Generous leave entitlements including a monthly RDO and 5 weeks annual leave. Investment in professional development. All enquiries should be directed to Kate McLoughlin via email ****** To apply for this position, please do so via the SEEK link ensuring you include a Resume and Cover Letter that addresses your suitability against the selection criteria (max 2 pages). #J-18808-Ljbffr