Rural Adversity Mental Health Program Coordinator, Manning

Remuneration: $55.41 - $65.37 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging 
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (up to June 2026) 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 
Location: Negotiable within the Lower Mid North Coast
Hours Per Week: 20 
Requisition ID: REQ566589 
Applications Close: Sunday, 27th April 2025 
Tentative Interview Date: Thursday, 8th May 2025


About Us

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we offer rewarding careers enriched by meaningful work and breathtaking locations. Our team is dedicated to improving health outcomes for rural communities every day.  The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) is a state-wide initiative designed to strengthen regional, rural, and remote communities through mental health promotion, prevention, and early intervention strategies. RAMHP walks beside individuals, helping them navigate referral pathways and engage with appropriate support services. Our coordinators play a critical role in responding to adversity, working alongside key partners, and providing direct assistance in Recovery Centres and Mobile Outreach.


About the Role

As a RAMHP Coordinator, your role will be dynamic, focusing on four key program pillars: 

• Linking individuals to services – Identifying and connecting people with appropriate mental health support
• Education and training delivery – Providing high-quality mental health training to community groups and workplaces (e.g., first responders, volunteer agencies, vets, and land services staff).
• Stakeholder collaboration – Partnering with organisations to develop flexible responses to priority groups and emerging mental health challenges (e.g., Vinnies NSW, DPI Rural Recovery Support Officers, Red Cross).
• Community awareness and engagement – Disseminating mental health resources via the RAMHP website, newsletters, interagency networks, and social media. 

You will work alongside four other RAMHP Coordinators within Hunter New England Health and collaborate closely with the Manning Mental Health Service. A comprehensive orientation program will be provided through both HNELHD and Grand Pacific Health.


About You

We are looking for an innovative, self-motivated professional who is passionate about improving rural mental health. You should be: 

• Experienced in delivering education and training on mental health topics.
• Skilled at adapting communication to different audiences.
• Able to work autonomously while effectively prioritizing competing community needs.
• Flexible, relatable, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health, welfare, health promotion, or community development.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes. 
  
  

Benefits 

• Four weeks of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Salary packaging options: Up to $9,000 for living expenses. $2,600 for meal & entertainment expenses & Novated leasing options.
• Access to Fitness Passport for discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
• The opportunity to collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical professionals. 

Additional Information

• Click here to access the Position Description 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies. 
• Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 

Interested? Apply Now! 

For role-related queries between 7th April and 11th April 2025 and 21st April and 27th April, please contact Kate Bowman at Kate.Bowman@health.nsw.gov.au. For role-related queries between 13th April and 20th April 2025, please contact Kate Arndell at karndell@gph.org.au