• Make a difference to young people by joining an innovative and well recognised national not-for-profit
• Hybrid working model, based in Melbourne
• Part time (0.6 FTE - 3 days per week) fixed term contract until 31 December 2026

What is headspace National?

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

Who we are looking for

headspace strongly encourages people from a refugee or migrant background to apply.

headspace is seeking a consultative and collaborative professional who can work together with project team members and stakeholders, building strong relationships to ensure all contractual obligations are conducted, and deliver project outcomes within agreed budgets and timeframes for headspace and young people.

It essential that you have:

• A degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years' work experience in project management roles involving medium sized projects delivered in complex stakeholder environments.
• Short course or vocational training in project management.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated capability in the core elements of project management including project governance, stakeholder engagement, scope management, budgeting, work scheduling, resource planning, risk and issue management and project reporting.
• A proven track record in stakeholder relationship management.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively to support project delivery.
• Well-established ability to achieve project outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Broad understanding of the implementation processes and systems required to develop and support newly established programs.
• Experience managing projects using relevant project and tasks management tools e.g., Microsoft project, WRIKE, JIRA, Asana.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and experience with common online collaboration tools such as Miro and Mentimeter.
• Ability to work in a highly productive, fast paced environment with time pressures whilst managing multiple tasks.

What is on offer

• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: smartsalary.com.au.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and office.

How to Apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description
• For more information contact Ali Rahman, National Clinical Manager Multicultural Practice at [email protected], using the subject line: Project and Content Manager - Multicultural Practice enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

headspace strongly encourages people from a refugee or migrant background to apply.