Job Title: Senior Project Lead
Overview of the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Project Lead to play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, fostering growth and managing projects that contribute to our organisation's overall mission. As a systems thinker with a passion for evidence-based work, research, and evaluation, you will lead a small team and collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement growth strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and contribute to business development activities, including program design and resource development/review
* Lead a small team, creating a collaborative culture that supports the strengthening of an evidence-based culture within the organisation
* Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement growth strategies that align with the AOD, Mental Health & Carer Services Division
* Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects, ensuring the successful delivery of outcomes within scope, budget, and timeline.
Your Skills and Experience:
We are looking for individuals with relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications (e.g. Health Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work) as well as:
* Extensive understanding and experience working in the AOD sector, Mental Health sector or other specialist community services field
* Experience coordinating community services projects, including research, evaluation and service development programs
* Demonstrated people leadership experience
* Research literacy and ability to translate research into practice
* Demonstrated experience preparing written communications and presenting to diverse audiences including both internal and external stakeholders
Requirements:
* Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications (e.g. Health Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work)
* Extensive understanding and experience working in the AOD sector, Mental Health sector or other specialist community services field
* Experience coordinating community services projects, including research, evaluation and service development programs
About Us:
We are a child safe organisation and are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you through the recruitment process. Please let us know if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+, and we will provide any necessary support.