Project Officer

Job Description:

• Fitzroy location
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Permanent, full time opportunity

About the Role

You will lead and contribute to a broad range of projects across the mental health program. You will develop and coordinate project plans and facilitate service development and improvement activities in conjunction with key stakeholders.

• Participate in strategic planning, quality and safety, and continuous improvement linked with service priorities and sector directions
• Lead the development and implementation of identified strategies, plans and projects, including stakeholder consultation, needs analysis and evaluation
• Actively support the Lived and Living Experience Workforces in relation to key improvements identified by consumers and families, carers and supporters

Classifications for this position will range from:

• RPN Grade 4 NP75 - NP77 ($121,274 - $130,603 per annum pro rata)
• OT/SW Grade 4 HR9 - HR12 or HR25 - HR28 ($107,260 - $122,548 per annum pro rata)
• Administration Grade 4 YC91 - AK25 ($96,064 - $107,790 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Demonstrated clinical and/or project experience within mental health services
• Passion for improving service provision for consumers, families, carers and supporters
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Mental Health
The Mental Health program provides high-quality, recovery-oriented services for adults and older adults in the Cities of Yarra, Boroondara and parts of Darebin. The service uses a strengths model of recovery, embedded across all parts of the mental health service.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
 

Please contact Jayne Lewis, Group Operations Manager Service Development for a copy of the position description or if you have any questions about the role. ([email protected] or 0439316118)

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Please contact us if you would like to know more

Closing Date:

18 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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