Project Lead

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 – $134,809 per annum (plus superannuation)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649315

Join a nationally recognised leader in mental health and suicide prevention and play a pivotal role in shaping programs that create meaningful, lasting change across Australia

About the Role
As a Project Lead with Everymind, you will be a key member of the leadership team, driving the strategic and operational delivery of mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.
You will lead a portfolio of programs across business, community, and family, friends and carers, ensuring the successful design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based initiatives.
In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of large-scale mental health and suicide prevention programs
• Provide strategic direction aligned with Everymind and HNELHD priorities
• Manage project budgets, timelines and reporting requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, community and research sectors
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to policy, research and funding opportunities that support long-term impact

About You
You are a confident and collaborative leader with a passion for mental health and suicide prevention. You bring strong project management capability and thrive in complex, stakeholder-driven environments.
You will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, social sciences or a related field
• Proven experience leading large-scale projects or programs
• Strong understanding of mental health and suicide prevention frameworks and evidence base
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience managing teams, budgets and competing priorities
• Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget

About Everymind
Everymind is a leading national institute dedicated to the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide. With over 30 years of impact, Everymind delivers innovative programs, research, and policy that empower individuals, organisations and communities to create positive change.
At Everymind, we are:

• Passionate about making a difference
• Committed to collaboration for maximum impact
• Inclusive, supportive and fun
• Multidisciplinary, working across research, projects, communications and administration

Benefits:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off – Regularly scheduled time to recharge
• Annual Leave – 4 weeks of paid annual leave
• Paid Parental Leave – Supporting eligible employees with time to focus on family
• Flexible Work Options – Two work-from-home days per week available after a 3-month onboarding period. This is not a fully remote role. 
• Salary Packaging – Access up to $11,600 in tax-effective salary packaging, including novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – Discounted gym memberships for employees and their families to support health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support services for staff and their families

If you’re ready to lead impactful programs and contribute to a healthier future for individuals and communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to be part of a team making a difference - every day.

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For role related queries or questions contact Tina Fox on Tina.Fox@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

 At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.   

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.