Project Officer Mental Health

1 week ago


Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Department of Education Full time

Project Officer Mental Health
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Temporary Full-Time up to 30 June 2026:


  • Location:_Located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available. Other locations will be considered._
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Flexible work-life balance:

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35 hour week

About the Department of Education


The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education


Learning Improvement Group commissions, develops, and delivers programs that improve educational standards, the quality of teaching and learning in NSW schools, and provides support for children and students.

The team is also responsible developing evidence-based programs, professional learning, and instructional resources to build the capability of teachers and school leaders and delivering improvement at scale through local support to groups of teachers or tailored to schools and principal networks.


About the role


The Project Officer, as part of the Psychology and Student Mental Health team performs project management and policy development activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of priorities in line with established objectives.

You will enjoy engaging with the stakeholders to communicate and consult the key initiatives and have experience in delivering projects.

The Psychology and Student Mental Health team is recruiting people who have policy and/or project management experience and interest to support partnership work with NSW Health and other stakeholders.

For further information please view the
role description

Essential requirements of the role

  • Working with Children Check for paid employment

Key knowledge and experience

  • Tertiary level qualifications and relevant experience in the fields of social work, mental health, youth work, community development or related discipline.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

About you

  • Experience in project support and services
  • Excellent communication to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
  • The ability to deliver strong outcomes against tight deadlines and limited resources

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

  • Please provide an example of your ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences. How did you know your communication was effective?
  • Please provide an example of a project you have managed and include your role in providing analysis, advice, and reporting. How do you ensure successful delivery of a project when there is a significant change in priorities and/or context that impacts on the project plan?

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.

Closing date:23 February 2023 at 11:59pm.**- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._

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