• Lead the successful establishment of new Medicare Mental Health Centre, transforming community access to vital care through effective project management practices
• Fixed-term, full-time opportunity until 31 March 2026
• Salary from $108,851 + 11.5% Super + 17.5% Leave Loading
• Hybrid - Cairns Location & WFH

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a fixed-term, full-time opportunity to lead the establishment of the Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre. In this role, you will act as a liaison between the project team and senior management, utilising proven project management methodologies and tools to plan, monitor, and report on the progress of the Establishment Project Plans (EPPs).

You will proactively identify and mitigate risks, coordinate people and processes, and ensure project milestones are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Mind’s objectives. 

Working collaboratively with the General Manager, Complex Care National Services, and other key stakeholders, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful establishment of the new service.

The role will primarily be based in Cairns, but occasional travel to other locations may be required.

About the new Service

The Cairns Medicare Mental Health Centre will provide a welcoming, low-stigma, and accessible entry point for engagement, assessment, and treatment for people experiencing distress or crisis. It will offer immediate, short-term, and medium-term clinical and non-clinical support while connecting people with ongoing services.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the Establishment Project Plans (EPPs) by overseeing resources, ensuring they are fit for purpose, managing risks, implementing communication strategies, and ensuring alignment to deliver successful outcomes on time and within budget.
• Provide regular project progress updates, including financial reporting, and ensure effective budget management.
• Oversee project governance, risk management, and reporting, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring EPPs are delivered within time, cost, and scope parameters.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, as required.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications (minimum Certificate IV) in Project Management, IT, Business, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other related field as designated by Mind, or equivalent experience in a similar industry.
• Proven experience in project management or transferable skills in a similar industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in building high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in financial management, budget control, and reporting.
• Resilience and the ability to manage uncertainty in a complex, changing environment.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online click Apply Now to visit Mind Careers - reference number 497260. Online applications must be submitted by the closing date. Please contact the person below for more information.

Tracey Hocking, General Manager, Complex Care National Services

[email protected]

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected]

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.