Hunter New England Local Health District – Project Support Officer
Location: Newcastle, Hunter & Region. Salary: $87,813 - $116,824. Full‐time, temporary full time until June 2027. Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1. Hours per week: 38.
About the Role
As a Project Officer with Everymind, you will play a key support role in the delivery of state and national mental health and suicide prevention initiatives. Working closely with the Project Lead and Senior Project Officers, you will coordinate, implement and monitor projects to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard.
In This Role, You Will
* Support the delivery of mental health and suicide prevention programs and projects
* Assist with project planning, coordination and reporting activities
* Contribute to the development of project resources, documentation and communications
* Monitor project timelines, milestones and deliverables
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support project outcomes
* Provide administrative and operational support to ensure efficient project delivery
About You
You are organised, proactive and passionate about contributing to meaningful work. You enjoy working collaboratively and thrive in a fast‐paced, project‐driven environment.
Qualifications
* Relevant qualifications in health, social sciences, project management or a related field, or equivalent experience
* Experience supporting project delivery and working to defined project plans
* Strong organisational and time‐management skills with attention to detail
* Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
* A genuine interest in mental health and suicide prevention
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 – Confidential support services for staff and their families
EEO Statement
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply and provide accommodations as needed.
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