Introduction About Us Adelaide Primary Health Network (Adelaide PHN) is an independent, not for profit, primary health care organisation based in Adelaide. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the Adelaide community by coordinating and integrating health and community services and by working in partnership to identify local needs and create strategies in response to keeping people well and out of hospital; improving their experience AND their health outcomes – to deliver on our vision of ‘shaping the health system to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable people, and a healthier Adelaide’. Why you should come work with us Adelaide PHN offers a great range of benefits to our employees, including: Competitive remuneration and work-life balance. Access to generous not for profit salary packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment. Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to annual leave entitlements. Three special leave days with pay each year that can be used for any purpose. Support for cultural diversity and employee wellbeing, including up to ten days of cultural leave per year. Eight weeks of paid parental leave. Option to substitute public holidays. Generous allowance toward professional development. Family friendly and flexible working arrangements. Free Employment Assistance Program. Description The Role Reporting to the Regional Suicide Prevention Lead, you will coordinate the ongoing development and delivery of the Adelaide Suicide Prevention Collaboratives and support broader system integration initiatives. You will bring stakeholders together, facilitate collaborative planning, identify local needs, strengthen protective factors and help improve pathways across prevention, early intervention and response. In this role, you will: Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of the Adelaide Suicide Prevention Collaboratives in the Southern and Central regions Facilitate effective partnerships across health, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, community services, government, education and lived experience networks Develop and implement project and implementation plans, monitoring progress, risks and outcomes Support governance processes, prepare high quality documentation and provide strategic advice Identify system gaps and opportunities to improve coordination and reduce fragmentation across services Support knowledge sharing, learning and evidence informed practice across collaborative initiatives This position is being offered as either a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027. Future employment is subject to ongoing funding. For more information, you can view the position description here (SEEK, Indeed and LinkedIn applicants please go to our website). There is flexibility to work from home 1 day per week post induction and training. Skills And Experiences About You To be successful in this role you’ll need: Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, suicide prevention, community engagement, project management or a related field, or equivalent experience At least 5 years experience in community development, suicide prevention or a related area Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across sectors Strong project coordination skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, high quality documentation Strong problem solving skills, research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply professional judgement and develop evidence information solutions Experience using collective impact or place based approached will be highly regarded How to Apply Apply now by clicking on and include a maximum 2 page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role along with your resume. Applications will ONLY be considered when received through our careers portal. To apply, you must have the legal right to work in Australia and your employment will be subject to an acceptable National Police Check. Applications close 12 noon 24 June 2026. However, shortlisting for this position may commence earlier . For further information about this role, please contact Andrew Ceniuch, Regional Suicide Prevention Lead, on 08 8219 5900 or aceniuch@adelaidephn.com.au . All enquiries and applications will be handled professionally and with the strictest of confidence. At Adelaide PHN we believe that our people’s differences are what make us great. We value diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, neurodiversity or any other aspect which makes our people unique. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out inequality and bias and encourage real workplace inclusion and diversity. Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Adelaide PHN is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Adelaide PHN vacancies.
