• Maximum Term contract until 15 February 2019 (maternity leave cover)  
• Head Office located in Preston, refurbished office
• Work within a dynamic, cross-functional team 

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role

The Project Officer – NDIS will be responsible for collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to manage, coordinate, and support business improvement projects. This will involve building the capacity of Me Well’s service delivery teams to deliver and administer NDIS services, improving systems and processes, working on project teams and working groups, developing project plans, reports, frameworks, policies, procedures, and practice guides.

About You

We seek someone with experience in improving organisational performance or in project management, preferably within a community services or other service-based context. 

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant project management and/or organisational improvement experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of mental health and or community sector services
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and plans
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Mandatory requirements:

• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami National

The Neami Group is a community mental health organisation supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet friendly environment

We celebrate multidisciplinary teams and value the rich skills and experiences brought by applicants from a range of sectors and professional backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A full position description is attached below.