Project Officer

Suicide Prevention Australia; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Allocated Days Off

Annual Leave – 4 weeks

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Options

Salary Packaging – up to $11,600

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Everymind is a leading national institute dedicated to the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide. The Project Officer role supports state and national initiatives, coordinating and monitoring projects to ensure timely, within-scope delivery and high standards.

You will work with the Project Lead and Senior Project Officers, providing administrative support and engaging with stakeholders to drive outcomes in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in health, social sciences, project management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting project delivery and working to defined project plans.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of mental health and suicide prevention programs and projects.
• Assist with project planning, coordination and reporting activities.
• Contribute to the development of project resources, documentation and communications.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support project outcomes.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure efficient project delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

Relevant qualifications in health, social sciences, project management or related field

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 – $116, 824
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649306
Applications Close: Monday 4th May 2026

Join a nationally recognised leader in mental health and suicide prevention and contribute to programs that create real, lasting impact across communities.

About the Role

As a Project Officer with Everymind, you will play a key support role in the delivery of state and national mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.

Working closely with the Project Lead and Senior Project Officers, you will contribute to the coordination, implementation and monitoring of projects to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard.

In this role, you will:

• Support the delivery of mental health and suicide prevention programs and projects
• Assist with project planning, coordination and reporting activities
• Contribute to the development of project resources, documentation and communications
• Monitor project timelines, milestones and deliverables
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support project outcomes
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure efficient project delivery

About You

You are organised, proactive and passionate about contributing to meaningful work. You enjoy working collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

You will demonstrate

• Relevant qualifications in health, social sciences, project management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience supporting project delivery and working to defined project plans
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A genuine interest in mental health and suicide prevention

About Everymind

Everymind is a leading national institute dedicated to the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide. With over 30 years of impact, Everymind delivers innovative programs, research and policy that empower individuals, organisations and communities to create positive change.

At Everymind, we are:

• Passionate about making a difference
• Committed to collaboration for maximum impact
• Inclusive, supportive and fun
• Multidisciplinary, working across research, projects, communications and administration

Benefits

• Monthly Allocated Days Off – Regularly scheduled time to recharge
• Annual Leave – 4 weeks of paid annual leave
• Paid Parental Leave – Supporting eligible employees with time to focus on family
• Flexible Work Options – Combination of work from home and office days. This is not a fully remote position.
• Salary Packaging – Access up to $11,600 in tax-effective salary packaging, including novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – Discounted gym memberships for employees and their families to support health and well-being
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– Confidential support services for staff and their families