Senior Project Officer, RAMHP
- Lead complex projects within the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP).
- Guide Project Officers and liaise with key stakeholders to improve rural mental health outcomes.
- Manage project processes, engagement, and reporting effectively.
About the role
This is a permanent full-time role (38 hpw). We are seeking someone who lives remotely and is based in a regional, rural or remote location within NSW.
The Senior Project Officer (SPO) within the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) plays a pivotal leadership and coordination role in supporting the statewide delivery of the program.
This role leads complex projects, guides Project Officers and other team members, and acts as a key liaison between key stakeholders internally and externally. The role contributes to improving rural mental health outcomes through high-level project management, strategic planning, and the enhancement of program processes, engagement, and reporting across the team.
Benefits & Perks
- A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development and supervision
- Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
- GPH Staff Conference
- Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
Skills & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in community development, health promotion, public health, social sciences, education, or project management.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including guiding teams, managing projects, and fostering collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of the challenges and needs of rural and remote NSW communities and their impact on mental health.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with proven ability to prepare high-quality reports and briefings for senior stakeholders.
- Advanced organisational and project management skills, including strategic planning, priority-setting, and delivery of outcomes within timeframes and budget.
- Lived experience of rural community living (Desirable).
About Grand Pacific Health
What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW, ACT and QLD. We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW, ACT and QLD we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.
Interested?
Applications close: 5 December 2026. Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.
For more information contact: Kate Arndell, Service Manager on 0405 288 081
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