Project Officer - IAR Training and Support Officer
Neami National, Australia

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

About the Role

• Part Time, Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2025
• Classification: Consumer Service Delivery Level 5 with a salary range of $102,653 - $107,178 pro rata per annum + 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: Darwin, N.T

About Neami National

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

We have been providing mental health support for over 30 years. We were founded on an alliance between professionals, individuals and their families. Collaborative recovery remains at the heart of who we are today.

About your new role

Reporting directly to the Clinical Service Manager, the Project Coordinator will support the Northern Territory Head to Health Services Clinical Services Manager and broader team in leading a project to expand and implement the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool in primary care settings across the NT.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for strategic project and planning matters relating to engagement of General Practitioners (GPs) and staff in their network to learn about, use and embed the IAR in clinical practice, and will provide support training for clinicians and professionals to navigate and use IAR-DST resources. This will include proactively engaging General Practitioners (GPs) and staff in their network to learn about, use and embed the IAR in clinical practice.

The Project Coordinator will develop and maintain a robust, comprehensive, and practical project management plan and schedule, to effect training of GPs in the use and value of the IAR DST.

The role will require effective planning, communication, and engagement strategies to ensure the delivery of agreed project outcomes including the delivery of workshops to train GPs/clinicians/health professionals and will assist and encourage participants to find value in the IAR tool and embed the IAR tool into their everyday, ongoing mental health assessment responsibilities.

The Project Coordinator will be ultimately responsible for the project outcomes and provision of an end of project report.

What will Neami offer in return?

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

What you will bring to the role?

• Working experience in health services or a related field
• Significant relevant experience and skills in managing or developing projects
• Demonstrated experience of thinking conceptually and the ability to analyze and problem solve in a creative manner
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering workshops/training
• Practical understanding of managing change that includes a collegial approach to working with people
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly developed written skills and the ability to work with a detailed approach
• High level computer literacy skills
• Satisfactory criminal record check - Criminal record checks are mandatory for all new appointments. Neami National will cover the cost of an Australian check. Where a new employee has lived outside of Australia for 12 months or more within the last 10 years, the cost of an International check will be borne by the applicant.

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

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:

Pam Marwood - 0400 216 442

Applications Close: 30 September 2023 at 5pm.

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