Project Manager – Professional Standards & Accreditation
About the Organisation
This organisation is the
national peak body representing Australia's counselling and psychotherapy profession
. It plays a vital role in maintaining public confidence in therapeutic care — setting standards, accrediting practitioners, and supporting professional development across the mental health and wellbeing sector. It ensures counsellors and psychotherapists across Australia practise safely, ethically, and effectively. Through the development of standards, accreditation frameworks and quality systems, the organisation strengthens both
professional recognition and the delivery of high-quality care
to communities nationwide.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a
skilled Project Manager
to lead initiatives that define how clinical practitioners are recognised, assessed, and supported across Australia.
As
Project Manager – Professional Standards & Accreditation
, you'll oversee the design and delivery of projects that underpin professional recognition — from developing competency frameworks and assessment models, to implementing recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathways and enhancing accreditation processes.
You'll bring structure and clarity to complex workstreams, partnering with senior leaders, governance committees, and clinical experts to ensure outcomes are robust, evidence-based, and practical for practitioners in diverse settings. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing projects with purpose — combining analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and systems design to deliver meaningful results for the profession.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of accreditation and professional standards projects
Develop project scopes, workplans, timelines, and risk frameworks
Translate project goals into clear deliverables and measurable outcomes
Document frameworks, guidelines, and tools that support practitioner assessment
Engage with governance committees, clinical experts, and assessors to gather insights
Prepare project documentation, briefings, and recommendations for leadership
Ensure all frameworks align with regulatory expectations and reflect contemporary clinical practice
About You
You are an experienced project professional who thrives on structure, collaboration, and impact. You bring energy to complex projects and have the confidence to engage diverse stakeholders — from clinicians and academics to senior executives and regulatory partners.
Proven experience delivering structured projects or major initiatives
Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail
Excellent written communication and documentation ability
Confidence managing stakeholder relationships and facilitating collaboration
Tertiary qualification in counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, education, or a related field
Desirable:
Experience in accreditation, competency-based assessment, or regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with peak bodies, professional associations, or medical colleges
Why You'll Love This Role
Help shape national standards that strengthen safe, effective clinical care
Work in a supportive, values-driven environment with flexible hybrid arrangements
Enjoy salary packaging benefits and professional growth opportunities
A rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about quality, integrity, and impact
Your Professional and Clinical Context
While this is first and foremost a
project management role
, success depends on your ability to
bridge structure with understanding
. You may have worked in
counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, social work, education, or wellbeing
, or supported practitioners through training, accreditation, or policy initiatives. That grounding gives you insight into the realities of clinical practice — how care is delivered, assessed, and experienced.
Translate therapeutic and ethical principles into tangible frameworks
Build systems that are both rigorous and workable in practice
Facilitate engagement between practitioners, experts, and governance bodies
Deliver projects that truly enhance professional standards and recognition
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at HudsonHudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
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