Senior Project Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649336
Location: Newcastle
Applications Close : 4th of May
Are you an experienced project professional passionate about making a real impact in mental health and suicide prevention?
Everymind is seeking a Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of high-impact state and national initiatives that drive meaningful change across communities and organisations.
About the Role
In this role, you will work closely with the Project Lead and Program Manager to ensure the successful planning and delivery of complex mental health and suicide prevention initiatives
You will:
Contribute to project planning, implementation, and evaluation
Lead specific project components from concept through to delivery
Develop evidence-based resources, reports, and presentations
Engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders
Provide guidance, workflow coordination, and mentoring to Project Officers
Support reporting, monitoring, and continuous improvement across projects
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role where you can lead, influence, and shape meaningful programs at a national level.
About You
You are a motivated and experienced project professional who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
You will bring:
Relevant qualifications in health, social sciences, project management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience delivering health-related projects, ideally in mental health or suicide prevention
Strong project planning, evaluation, and reporting skills
The ability to lead components of work independently while contributing to a broader team
Excellent written communication skills, including reports and evidence-based content
Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
Experience mentoring or guiding team members
About Everymind
Everymind is a leading national institute dedicated to the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide. With over 30 years of experience, we are recognised for delivering innovative programs, research, and policy advice that create lasting impact.
At Everymind, we are:
Passionate about making a difference
Committed to collaboration for maximum impact
Inclusive, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable to be part of
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 – Combination of work from home and office days. This is not a fully remote position.
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
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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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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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.
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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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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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.
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