Mental Health Integrated Care Manager

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

• Paid December leave: Recharge during our annual close-down period with additional paid leave.
• 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

• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexible working options designed to promote a sustainable work-life balance.
• 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

• Professional Development Fund: Access a dedicated fund to support your professional development goals.
• Study Leave: Take advantage of our generous study leave option to support your learning and development goals while balancing work commitments. 

Meaningful & Impactful Work

• 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.
• Collaborate with Health Experts: Work alongside key health professionals and stakeholders across the health sector, contributing to impactful initiatives.

Culture & Community

• Supportive, Collaborative Workplace: Join a team environment built on collaboration and mutual support.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: Thrive in a workplace that prioritises diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• 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

• 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
• 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.