Program Development Officer

RGIT Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Wellness days

Company superannuation 13%

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible locations

Job summary

Helping Minds is hiring a Program Development Officer to design and enhance programs for children, young people and families affected by mental health challenges. You will develop content, resources and tools to support consistent program delivery and outcomes measurement.

The role involves collaboration with service users, families and stakeholders, plus reporting on program results and improvements. A relevant degree and a driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in counselling, psychology, social work or related discipline with understanding of mental health and child development.
• Experience researching, designing and developing programs, courses, workshops or psychoeducational resources.
• Valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop evidence-informed programs and services for children, young people and families.
• Create program content, resources, tools and guides for consistent delivery.
• Review and evaluate programs regularly and report findings.

Skills

Program development

Research design

Evidence-based practice

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Counselling/ Psychology/ Social Work)

Job description

Full-time Contract Associate

Posted 23 Sep 2026

Description

Remuneration: $52.26– $55.52 per hour PLUS Salary packaging benefits and Superannuation.

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (flexible) | 12 month fixed-term contract

Location: Perth

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Program Development Officer to develop and enhance evidence-informed programs that support children, young people and families impacted by mental health challenges.

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):

• Design and develop evidence-informed programs and services that respond to the needs of children, young people and families experiencing or impacted by mental health challenges.
• Develop program content, resources, tools and delivery guides to support consistent implementation.
• Establish and implement processes to review and evaluate programs on a regular basis.
• Consult with service users, children and young people, reference groups, families, carers and stakeholders to inform program development activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate programme outcomes and recommendations.
• Promote a culture of child safety and support staff to understand and implement child safe practices within program delivery.

About You

• A relevant tertiary Degreein Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related discipline that provides a sound understanding of mental health, child and adolescent development, family wellbeing and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated experience in researching, designing and developing programs, courses, workshops or psychoeducational resources.
• Valid Driver's Licence

Have or be willing to obtain the following:

• National Police Clearance (within 6 months)
• Working with Children Card
• Current First Aid Certificate

Why You'll Love Working at Helping Minds!

For 50 years, Helping Minds has been making a difference to the lives of people across WA. Our highly regarded team supports more than 10,000 people each year through mental health and carer support services. We would love for you to join our purpose-driven organisation where your leadership can make a real difference!

You’ll also enjoy:

• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave, increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
• 2 additional wellness days, increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
• GenerousSuperannuation - 13%,increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
• Professional developmentand support around additional training
• Access to Employee Assistance Program -free confidential counselling
• A supportive, flexible work environment with multiple locations and opportunities within

HelpingMinds Limited is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQIA , people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of mental health issues and of supporting family members with mental health issues

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.