Project Coordinator

Neami National; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 115,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

EAP

Job summary

Neami National is seeking a Project Coordinator to coordinate and deliver strategic and operational projects at the Auburn NSW site, with flexible remote or hybrid arrangements. The role focuses on CRP, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement to align with Neami's values and priorities.

You will work closely with management and staff to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives, ensuring projects stay on time and within budget while embedding lived experience throughout the

Qualifications

• Formal tertiary qualification in a related field and/or experience working in a relevant setting/role.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience of thinking conceptually and the ability to analyse and problem solve in a creative manner.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to analyse and articulate complex concepts and communicate them to a variety of audiences.
• Effective as a collaborator in complex internal and external organisations
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex information and draw actionable insights.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines
• Strong computer literacy and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering workshops/training

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver strategic and operational projects that support Neami's service improvement goals.
• Engage with management and staff to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate initiatives.
• Mitigate risks, coordinate people and processes, and ensure milestones are delivered on time and within budget.
• Embed lived experience and consumer perspectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster inclusive, psychologically safe environments for collaboration and learning.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Autonomous work

Computer literacy

Training delivery

Education

Formal tertiary qualification

Job description

For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.

• Full Time Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2027
• Classification: SCHADS Level 6 with a salary range of $115,458 - $120,556 per annum pro rata + Superannuation
• Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
• Location: Auburn Medicare Mental Health Centre, NSW (however remote or hybrid working arrangements will be considered)

About your new role

The Project Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating and delivering strategic and operational projects that support Neami's service improvement and practice development goals. Working closely with management and relevant staff members, the role applies evidence-informed methodologies to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate initiatives that align with Neami's values and priorities.

Grounded in Collaborative Relational Practice (CRP) and Co-Creating Safety, the Project Coordinator fosters inclusive, psychologically safe environments for collaboration and learning. The role supports stakeholder engagement, risk management, and continuous improvement through feedback-informed practice, and ensures that lived experience and consumer perspectives are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Coordinator proactively identifies and mitigates risks, coordinates people and processes, and ensures project milestones are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Neami's objectives.

About Neami National

We're Neami. We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life. We support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. We provide services across Australia for mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.

For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. We support people to improve their quality of life in a way that suits them.

We're proud to support 34,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.

Values

• Connecting
• Learning
• Belonging

What will Neami offer

• Generous leave entitlements including Gratis Leave, Wellness Leave and Parental Leave (pro rata)
• Optional monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time staff
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
• Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
• Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family

What you will bring to the role

• Formal tertiary qualification in a related field and/or experience working in a relevant setting/role.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience of thinking conceptually and the ability to analyse and problem solve in a creative manner.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to analyse and articulate complex concepts and communicate them to a variety of audiences.
• Effective as a collaborator in complex internal and external organisations
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex information and draw actionable insights.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and to prioritise multiple tasks to meet conflicting deadlines
• Strong computer literacy and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering workshops/training

What the role requires

• National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
• Current Working with Children Check
• A valid driver's licence

Joe Petrucci | Senior Manager Operations | 0429 437 *** | ************@neaminational.org.au

If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We're passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.

If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email *******@neaminational.org.au for assistance.

If your application is shortlisted:

• We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
• We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.

Applications Close: 9 November 2026

Be Yourself

Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.

Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click here for the full statement.