Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) is seeking an experienced, highly organised Project Coordinator (part‑time, 22.5 hours per week) to manage and deliver the activities of the Community Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs Research Network (CMHDARN).

CMHDARN aims to strengthen research literacy, evaluation practice and evidence-informed service delivery across the NSW community-managed mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sectors. The project is currently funded until June 2027.

The Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network (CMHDARN) was established in 2010. It is a partnership project supported by a grant from the Mental Health Commission of NSW (MHC). Governance and operations are shared between Mental Health Coordinating Council (MHCC) and the Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (NADA) the peak body for the NGO alcohol and other drug (AOD) services in NSW. Reporting to the MHC is a joint responsibility led by MHCC.

The role involves coordinating all aspects of the project, supporting new initiatives, and strengthening research, evaluation, and knowledge‑translation capability across the community‑managed mental health and AOD sectors. This position is not a research role; however, it requires a strong understanding of mental health and AOD issues, community‑based practice, and foundational knowledge of research, evaluation, and ethical processes. The Project Coordinator supports over 530 network members by promoting collaboration, partnerships, events, governance, and communications, and by connecting services, people with lived experience, carers, and research partners to ethical, practice‑relevant research.

Selection Criteria

Please address each criterion in your cover letter:

• Experience in managing network, project or program activities
• Background experience in the mental health and/or AOD sectors (not necessarily clinical)
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to support engagement in research capacity-building initiatives ·Strong organisational and administrative skills, with proven ability to manage competing priorities
• High-level communication skills, including the ability to develop content for multiple platforms and channels
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and knowledge translation
• Demonstrated ability to plan, monitor, review and report on projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mailchimp, WordPress and related tools

Abour our Benefits

• Access to generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay, including packaging for everyday expenses such as superannuation contributions, work-related devices, and more.
• Enjoy up to $15,900 per year in tax-free salary packaging for general living expenses.
• Additional meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 per year, allowing you to pay for dining and entertainment using pre-tax dollars.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One paid wellbeing day per quarter
• A culture that promotes diversity and practices equity
• Work alongside professional and dedicated team members

To Apply

To become a part of the Mental Health Coordinating Council team, submit your application through Seek or Ethical Jobs.

Applications must include a resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications that do not address criteria will not be considered.

Salary range is $92,000 – $94,000 plus superannuation. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

Position to commence on 1 July 2026.

Applications close Sunday 24 May 2026

Please note that we may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date.

Further information on the work of CMHDARN can be gained from its website http://www.cmhdaresearchnetwork.com.au/

Diversity & Inclusion

MHCC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from:

• People with lived experience of mental health and coexisting challenges
• First Nations peoples
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• LGBTIQA+ diverse communities
• People with disability

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Mental Health Coordinating Council is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Learning and Development team. The trainer role delivers Mental Health and Mental Health Peer Work training to a wide range of participants with a focus on non accredited professional development courses. This is a full-time role. We offer a variety of professional development training across mental health specific topics and nationally accredited Certificate qualifications in Mental Health. A full list of training offered by us can be found here.

The Mental Health and Peer Work Trainer is responsible for the planning, preparation, and delivery of non-accredited courses and professional development training, as well as assisting in the development and review of training materials and strategies.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Certificate IV in Mental Health and/or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience training in an adult learning and vocational environment utilising an engaging and “think on your feet” training delivery style and applying adult learning principles
• Current or recent industry work experience in the community mental health sector
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining professional development and industry currency
• Evidence of compliance with Registered Training Organisation (RTO) standards (accredited training only)
• Administration experience – attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• High level skills in Microsoft Office software applications
• Based in Sydney with willingness to travel within NSW and interstate as required

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health distress/recovery/service access and direct experience in the provision of peer work will be highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of the VET Quality Framework and how it is applied to training delivery and assessment (accredited training only)
• Current NSW drivers’ license and own vehicle
• Delivery of virtual training
• Demonstrated experience in development and review of training materials for both face to face and virtual training delivery methods

About our Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options add up to $15,900 to your salary tax-free, meaning more take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid wellbeing day per quarter
• A culture that promotes diversity and practices equity
• Work alongside professional and dedicated team members
• Free onsite parking

To Apply

Applications must include a cover letter and resume expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Salary is $76,000-$79,000 plus superannuation. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

We may contact suitable candidates prior to the application close date. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment Criminal History Checks as a condition of employment.

Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered.

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Any inquiries regarding the position should be addressed to LD Manager Michelle Hoomans: office@mhcc.org.au

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Mental Health Coordinating Council is looking for a highly motivated individual to deliver training and assessment services to a wide range of participants. This role is a part-time position of 30 hours per week. We offer a variety of professional development training across mental health specific topics and nationally accredited Certificate qualifications in Mental Health. A full list of training offered by us can be found here.

The Mental Health Peer Work Trainer and Assessor is responsible for:

• Planning, preparation and delivery of accredited courses and professional development training
• Assessment marking and validation processes for accredited courses
• Assisting in development and review of training and assessment materials and strategies

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)
• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience training in a vocational environment utilising an engaging and “think on your feet” training delivery style and applying adult learning principles
• Current industry work experience in the community mental health sector
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining professional and industry currency
• Evidence of compliance with Registered Training Organisation (RTO) standards
• Administration experience – attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• High level skills in Microsoft Office software applications
• Based in Sydney with willingness to travel within NSW and interstate as required

Desirable

• Not-for-profit experience or knowledge
• RTO experience
• Sound knowledge of the VET Quality Framework and how it is applied to training delivery and assessment
• Lived experience of mental health distress/recovery/service access and direct experience in the provision of peer work will be highly regarded
• Current NSW drivers’ license and own vehicle
• Delivery of virtual training
• Demonstrated experience in development and review of training materials for both face to face and virtual training delivery methods

About our Benefits

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options add up to $15,900 to your salary tax-free, meaning more take-home pay.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid wellbeing day per quarter
• A culture that promotes diversity and practices equity
• Work alongside professional and dedicated team members
• Free onsite parking

To Apply

Applications must include a cover letter and resume expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Salary is pro-rata equivalent to a full-time annual salary of $80,000-$85,000 plus superannuation. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

We may contact suitable candidates prior to the application close date. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment Criminal History Check as a condition of employment.

Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered

We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Any inquiries regarding the position should be addressed to LD Manager Michelle Hoomans: office@mhcc.org.au

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