Senior Project Lead - Geelong Otways
Neami National, Australia

Full citizenship for all people living with mental health issues in Australian society

About the Role

• Part Time (0.6 0.8 FTE) Maximum Term Contract Until 30 June 2023
• Classification: Senior Management and Specialist Remuneration Level 1 with a salary range of $103,522 - $121,425 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: Geelong, VIC

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:

The Senior Project Lead will be primarily responsible for providing comprehensive project support to the establishment and coordination of the Regional Care Partnership Geelong-Otways. Delivered in partnership with community organisations, this service focuses on people experiencing mental ill health, and/or addiction, their families, and carers through a no wrong door approach. The service will offer a holistic approach to care, addressing a broad range of social, physical, and emotional needs, supported by best practice in evidence-based and evidence informed care.

This role will assist the Regional Manager in developing the work program, including the design of a robust project management framework, setting of priorities, monitoring of key project milestones, and managing the process from start-up to initial implementation.

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, with access to discipline specific external supervision
• 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 will you bring to the role?

• Proven knowledge and proficiency in project, service and/or contract management.
• Ability to adopt a strategic and consultative approach to project development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in a project or service management role with a sound knowledge of contemporary business and project management practices.
• Proven ability to achieve outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets and under time pressures.
• Comprehensive understanding of the project management life cycle and an ability to track and report against milestones.
• Proven record of accomplishment in stakeholder management, including an ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships.

What the role requires:

• National Criminal History Check (Police check) disclosable outcomes considered
• 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:

Rebecca Harvey, Regional Manager VIC Housing and Psychosocial Support Region 0456 148 570,

Applications Close: Friday 17 March 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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