• Make a difference in your local community
• Collaborate with our dedicated team
• Support the commissioning and delivery of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Suicide Prevention service programs

This is an exciting time to join the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (PHN) by joining our expanding mental health team. As the Project Support Officer you will apply your understanding of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Suicide Prevention services to provide key support across the commissioning and service delivery activities for these programs within Melbourne's North Western region.

Join our collaborative team environment where you will provide strong administrative support in program and project management, and be rewarded with an opportunity to expand your skill set and make an impact on service improvement in the AOD and Suicide Prevention Sectors in the community.

Key skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in health, social sciences, Alcohol and Other Drugs, or a related discipline; or, equivalent knowledge gained from relevant work experience
• A demonstrated understanding of AOD and/or Suicide Prevention services
• Quality interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to develop effective professional relationships and networks with diverse stakeholder groups
• Proven ability to prioritise actions with strong organisational and time management skills
• Prior experience in supporting the delivery of projects will be an advantage

As this is a new position the requirements of the role will evolve to ensure the needs of the organisation are achieved.

Applicants from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.