Project Lead Mental Health

5 days ago

Far West North Central NSW, Australia Western Health Alliance Limited Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Full time permanent

How to Apply:

Please download the Information Package (including Position Description) from the WNSWPHN website: 

Applications should be submitted via email to by 11.59pm 7 September 2025 (do not apply via Seek).

Your application must include a separate statement addressing each of the selection criteria along with your resume. Applications missing either of these documents will not be accepted.

WNSW PHN is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits to working with us:

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

  • Generous salary packaging options up to $18,450 per year
  • Professional development allowance and study leave
  • Family friendly and flexible working arrangements (including hybrid work model)
  • Collaboration with passionate likeminded professionals
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period
  • Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave or cash out 2 weeks
  • Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport)
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave
  • Free Employment Assistance Program

Position Purpose:

The Project Lead will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Project lifecycle, such as the delivery of the Medicare Mental Health Centres in the Far West region, with responsibility across two key domains: project management and health planning.

Selection Criteria

Essential

· Demonstrated experience in a project management role

· Have an understanding and/or experience in Health Planning

· Proven ability to achieve outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets and under time pressures.

· Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture including a commitment to cultural safety.

· Understanding of the project management life cycle and an ability to track and report against milestones.

· Proven track record in stakeholder management, including an ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships.

· Advanced computer skills required for MS Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

· Capacity to travel within western NSW; hold a current driver's licence.

Desirable

· Degree level qualification in business and/or project management or a related discipline.

· A broad understanding of the mental health service system in Australia.

· Experience working in the health, NGO or community services sectors

· Experience in working with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities in view of planning and implementing services and achieving outcomes for Aboriginal people.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Well-developed analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills.

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