Program Coordinator - THRIVE - Head Office
Neami National, Australia

We support individuals living with mental health challenges to achieve outcomes they value.

About the Role

• Full time, Maximum Term Contract until 31 July 2024
• Consumer Service Delivery Level 3 with a salary range of $82,126 - $88,376 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
• Salary Packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Head Office, Preston
• Program Coordinator will have an Employer focus

About the THRIVE program

Neami National is developing a pilot program funded by the Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Economic Participation grant. The THRIVE program (Training Hub for Readiness and Inclusivity in Vocational Engagement) is a short-term program that aims to increase the accessibility of the workplace and mental health awareness and inclusion through targeted management education workshops, support, and online training.

About your new role

The THRIVE Program Coordinator will support program delivery, facilitating sessions, coordinating the scheduling of group sessions, responding to enquiries, coordinating meetings and supporting feedback collection for program evaluation. This position will coordinate the scheduling and logistical requirements of the session delivery and will be the main point of contact for THRIVE Employers. The THRIVE Project Coordinator will assist with recruiting and supporting employers interested in engaging in program activities and answering enquiries about the program through email and over the phone. Reporting to the Implementation Lead, this role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of a new program. The Project Coordinator will work remotely, connecting in with the THRIVE Program Development Coordinator.

What will Neami offer in return?

• Generous leave entitlements including an Accrued Day Off each month, Gratis Leave and Wellness leave
• Professional development through regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Benestar - access a holistic health and wellness offering of supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development Programs to encourage learning and skill-building

What you will bring to the role?

• Excellent project management, organisational and time management skills
• Experience in delivering virtual/ online training
• Strong computer skills including experience using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams to arrange meetings and confidence to use programs more generally such as Zoom and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a diverse range of people
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively

Desirable

• Previous project management/coordination experience
• Lived experience of mental ill health and/or struggle with mental health and it’s impacts on employment
• Experience with online learning either as a student or supporting people to access online materials

What the role requires:

• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check required before commencement of work
• Current Drivers licence
• Australian Working Rights
• As part of Neami’s condition of employment you will need to provide appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (having received three doses) to Neami National.

How to apply:

The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description. If you have any further questions not addressed in the advertising words or position description, please contact:

Darcy Edgar, Implementation Lead:

Applications Close:Sunday 6 August 2023

Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

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