• Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for youth mental health and building sustainable workforces?
• Do you love turning complex ideas into clear, practical solutions?
• Full time role based in Melbourne - hybrid working - work from home and the CBD office

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 here.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Project and Content Manager to join our Early Career Program (ECP) team - an initiative focused on growing a skilled and sustainable youth mental health workforce.

You'll play a key role in managing exciting national projects from ideation to delivery, while also creating high quality resources, and facilitating processes that support the broader team to deliver the Early Career Program.

This role combines end-to-end project management with hands on resource development - think implementation guides, process documents, weekly newsletters to stakeholders and more. You'll work with passionate colleagues and collaborate with centre staff, clinicians, educators, and key stakeholders across the sector.

What you'll do:

• Lead medium scale projects with purpose and accuracy (including managing timelines, overseeing budgets, and establishing governance structures).
• Design and develop impactful project documentation, resources and tools.
• Take a lead on facilitating and enabling the day-to-day delivery of program activities.
• Develop regular written communication to key stakeholder groups.
• Build strong, positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate on data collection and undertaking data analysis to contribute to program evaluation and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement to support program delivery.

What you bring:

You're a confident and capable professional with:

• Project management: A relevant degree and 3+ years of project management experience.
• Stakeholder engagement: Experience managing competing stakeholder needs, with a strong understanding of stakeholder engagement in project and/or program management.
• Communication skills: A person-first approach to written and verbal communication that aligns to organisational brand guidelines.
• Problem solving & resource development: Experience in problem solving and implementing solutions (such as processes or developing resources) to support program delivery.
• Change management: Experience supporting teams through change, with a person-centred approach to change management in a dynamic environment.
• Data management: Experience in collecting, managing, and analysing operational data (and confident using Excel and other tools to do so).

Bonus points if you have:

• A certification in project management frameworks (such as PRINCE2, PMP or other project certifications).
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector, the public sector, mental health, health, or community services.
• Familiarity with headspace, mental health and/or youth focused programs.

Why headspace?

At headspace, we foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity and continuous learning. We're committed to supporting our people with:

• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please click here
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the office
• Professional development opportunities
• First rate CBD location with great on site facilities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

How to Apply

If you're a natural collaborator, thrive in fast paced environments and want to be part of something meaningful then apply now.

• 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. The cover letter must address each of the criteria listed under the 'What you'll bring' section of this job ad (you may use sub-headings or a table to make your responses clear).
• For more information contact [email protected] using the subject line: Project and Content Manager 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)
• Undergo and pass a headspace Police Check

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

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 will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.

A position description is attached.