Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; Strive for Something Greater
Shape the future of program coordination across a major national digital mental health initiative.
Support governance, delivery tracking, stakeholder alignment and operational readiness for a service transforming early mental health intervention for Australians.
Join a mission-driven organisation committed to innovation, equity, and evidence-based practice.
This opportunity is Fixed Term, Full Time for 12 months, open to Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane locations, with a hybrid working model.
St Vincent’s to Deliver Australia’s New Free Digital Mental Health Service
St Vincent’s is proud to partner with the Australian Government to deliver fast, free digital mental health support through the new Medicare Mental Health Check-In (MMHCI) service, launched nationally from 1 January 2026.
This digital and phone-based service provides rapid access to evidence-based, low-intensity CBT support for people experiencing stress, anxiety or distress — offering early, effective intervention that empowers individuals to improve wellbeing sooner.
A nationwide workforce uplift is now underway, supported by a structured Learning ecosystem and high-performing digital mental health service model. As part of this transformation, we are building a controlled, organised and transparent project delivery ecosystem — powered by digital enablement, clinical collaboration, governance discipline and continuous service improvement.
Your New Role: Project Coordinator – Medicare Mental Health Check-In
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the delivery of a large-scale national digital mental health initiative.
This role drives coordination across the project lifecycle including:
Project scheduling, milestone monitoring and dependency alignment
Maintenance of governance artefacts — risk, issues, actions, registers, logs, minutes and reporting
Cross-functional communication between clinical, digital, corporate, community and government partners
Collation and tracking of workforce readiness inputs including co-design, training, safety, quality and engagement material
Escalation of risks and issues in line with project governance pathways
Supporting operational readiness for national service delivery and future scaling phases
You will partner closely with clinical and operational leaders, Digital Mental Health teams, Digital & Technology, corporate stakeholders, and community partners to ensure delivery tracking is accurate, timely and aligned.
This role has national visibility and direct impact on enabling controlled delivery for one of Australia’s most impactful early intervention mental health programs.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Coordination
Coordinate project activities, schedules, milestones, dependencies and delivery tracking
Maintain project artefacts including registers, action logs, risk & issue logs and status reporting
Support governance processes by preparing agendas, recording minutes and tracking actions
Coordinate communication across clinical, digital, operational and corporate stakeholders
Operational & Workforce Readiness
Collate and track inputs for workforce readiness, training, lived-experience co-design and safety & quality material
Monitor documentation versions, readiness activities and workstream alignment
Escalate risks and issues through agreed governance channels
Quality & Professional Standards
Embed SVHA values into all interactions
Ensure coordination supports safe, high-quality service delivery
Document project learnings and contribute to transition planning
General
Role-model the values of St Vincent’s in all interactions
Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards and professional conduct
Participate in performance development and ongoing learning
About You:
You are a highly organised, agile and mission-aligned Project Coordinator who leads with purpose, coordination and care. You excel in navigating complexity, connecting teams and driving transparent delivery. Thriving at the intersection of clinical collaboration, digital transformation, governance discipline and national program execution, you ensure projects progress with clarity, structure and momentum — ultimately enabling better, fairer and more connected digital mental health support for Australians.
Experience, Skills & Attributes
Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross-functional healthcare or digital health initiatives
Strong stakeholder engagement capability, with a talent for aligning clinical, technical and operational teams
Proven proficiency in governance disciplines, scheduling, documentation control, and risk & issue management
Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to synthesise information clearly for steering and reference groups
Advanced organisational and time-management skills, able to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
High proficiency across Microsoft Office, delivery tracking systems and project coordination tools
Able to work autonomously and collaboratively, fostering shared ownership and alignment
Values-led, person-centred and committed to equity, service excellence and continuous improvement
Qualifications (Highly Regarded)
Relevant tertiary qualification in health, psychology, human resources, business administration, project management or related fields
Why Work for St Vincent’s?
Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, justice, integrity and excellence
Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free)
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture
Leadership development and internal education pathways
Because you’re like us — you believe every person deserves access to compassionate, equitable, and connected care
Pre-Employment Checks
Appointment is subject to completion of all required pre-employment checks including:
Equal Opportunity
We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity.
Want to Know More?
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Joshua G- Talent Lead, Digital Mental Health on 0421 668 332 Monday to Friday between 0730am-330pm AEDT
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about national digital mental health transformation, structured coordination, governance discipline and enabling better and fairer connected care, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply online via our Careers Portal with:
Your current CV
A tailored cover letter outlining your project coordination experience
Email applications will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan