The Project Officer, Early Intervention will work closely with the Early Intervention Specialist and broader Health and Wellbeing Team to support prevention and early intervention initiates.

Why join the team?

• Form part of a motivated and purpose driven team
• Opportunity for hybrid working arrangements
• Variety of work, with the opportunity to contribute to a range of prevention and early-intervention programs and initiatives

The Project Officer, Early Intervention role suits a professional who:

• Has an interest in health promotion and contributing to occupational health, safety and wellbeing programs
• Can provide short-term counselling and/or having support-based conversations, as aligned to evidence-informed approaches or frameworks
• Has experience in project management or program coordination including in the planning and implementation of wellbeing initiatives
• Develops strong stakeholder relationships and seeks opportunities to collaborate to deliver work that is fit for purpose

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in occupational health, safety and wellbeing, health promotion or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience providing short-term counselling or support using evidence-informed approaches or models is highly regarded.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding or experience in planning and implementing wellbeing programs, services, and/or initiatives is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.