Project Officer

Be part of a supportive and values-driven organization
- Make a difference in the lives of people with mental health challenges
- Competitive salary and benefits packaging options

**Project Officer - Community Options Funding**

12-month Fixed Term Contract

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At Southern Cross Care (WA) we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care (WA) is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care (WA) an extraordinary place to be.

**About the role and where you will be working**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will play a crucial part in supporting the Mental Health Commission (MHC) and Southern Cross Care (WA) in navigating changes to Community Options funding.

This position is located in our central office in Rivervale with the option to work from home 1 - 2 days per week.

**We’ll also be asking you to**:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination throughout the project.
- Support the identification and implementation of necessary internal system changes to align with new funding requirements.
- Identify and action any additional registration requirements with the NDIS and Licensing and Accreditation Unit.
- Provide the MHC with timely and accurate data, including resident NDIS status and outcomes of NDIS planning.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop comprehensive documentation that supports individuals during the transition process.

**To be considered for this role, you’ll need**:

- Demonstrated experience working with Mental Health or NDIS funding mechanisms.
- Solid understanding and experience of recovery-oriented and person-centered practices.
- Proven ability to operationalize strategic direction by developing and implementing plans, policies, and services that support operational objectives.
- Strong track record of driving change and business improvements in collaboration with key stakeholders.

**Working with us**:
At Southern Cross Care (WA), we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

- Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
- Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
- Free employee assistance program
- A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time)
- Carers/personal leave
- Service Awards for long standing employees
- Flexible working environment

**How to apply**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, social services, or a related field.
- A current WA Driver's Licence.
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance.
- A satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Meet all relevant vaccination requirements for the role, including the annual flu vaccination and COVID-19 vaccination (including booster).

**About us**:
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care (WA) is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.

Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.

Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
**Listen, Act**, **Do not give up, Work as one.**

Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc. Group.

**Southern Cross Care (WA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.**

**For more information on the services, we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au