Program Development Officer

HelpingMinds; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

5 weeks annual leave

2 wellness days

1st year super 13%

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Helping Minds in Perth is seeking a program designer to develop and deliver evidence-informed programs for children, young people and families affected by mental health challenges. You will create program content, resources and guides, and coordinate delivery with stakeholders.

The role includes evaluating impact, reporting outcomes, and promoting child safety within services. Flexible full-time or part-time hours on a 12-month fixed-term contract are offered, with competitive hourly

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree in counselling, psychology, social work or related discipline with understanding of mental health, child & adolescent development, family wellbeing and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in researching, designing and developing programs, courses, workshops or psychoeducational resources.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop evidence-informed programs and services for children, young people and families affected 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 regularly.
• Consult with service users, families, carers and stakeholders to inform program development.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate programme outcomes and recommendations.
• Promote child safety practices within program delivery.

Skills

Program development

Driver's license

Education

Counselling/Psychology/Social Work degree

Job description

• Remuneration: $52.26 - 55.52/hr + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
• Location: Perth
• Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (flexible) | 12 month fixed-term contract

The Position:

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.

For more information please email [e-mail]

• 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.
• Current Driver's license

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 Here:

At Helping Minds, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people, partners and community. We are proud of the culture we have built together one that is connected, supportive, inclusive and grounded in purpose.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

• Being part of a warm, collaborative and family-like organisation where people look out for one another
• Working along side passionate colleagues who live our values of hope, collaboration, trust, respect and integrity every day
• Making a meaningful contribution to the lives of individuals, carers, families, and communities affected by mental health challenges.
• Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, wellbeing, and self-care.
• A workplace that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work and values the insights and perspectives that come from lived experience.
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Being part of an organisation where relationships matter, people are valued, and every role contributes to creating connection, resilience, and hope within the community

Additional Remuneration & Benefits:

• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service
• 2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service
• Generous Superannuation - 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service
• Access to Employee Assistance Program - free confidential counselling

Helping Minds 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.