Flourish Australia has a new exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to join our Sydney Accommodation services!

The position available is:

Closed-term full-time (6 month contract)

Working Monday to Friday

Based in Camperdown

Attractive salary of $100,700 per annum + Super + Tax-Free Salary Packaging.

About the Opportunity

The Project Officer – Accommodation Services will assist with project development as directed by the Regional Manager – Accommodation. Partnering with Sydney Local Health District, the position will lead efforts to enhance Collaborative Care Planning in Flourish Australia’s Accommodation Services. This role involves working with people accessing services, carers, clinicians, and community organisations to implement person-led approaches and improve mental health outcomes.

On a day to day basis, you will:

Coordination, administrative and research activities to assist in the timely completion of specific projects or initiatives.

Assisting in monitoring and tracking the projects deliverables and outcomes including preparation of reports in relation to schedule and resources.

Research and analyse best practice models both locally and internationally.

Develop standardised tools and documentation for collaborative care planning.

Trial and refine processes within partnership accommodation units.

Identifying suitable models of service for the project assigned.

Strengthening and diversifying our partnerships with key stakeholders and other local organisations and services.

Navigating, influencing and negotiating with public sector and community-based services for the delivery of appropriate supports in accordance with an individual’s recovery goals.

Playing a key role in the performance of the program to meet project milestones, delivering tangible benefits.

The Benefits

Level 5 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018)

Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900

Exclusive personal fleet pricing discounts with our preferred automotive supplier

Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + Christmas/New Years Gratis Day

Comprehensive infrastructure including a laptop, mobile phone and other resources for work purposes

Regular supervision (reflective practice), ongoing 1:1 mentoring

Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Opportunities for professional development and training to obtain mental health specific qualifications such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST Suicide Prevention training

Workplace community groups- Rainbow Network for LGBTQ+ staff members & allies and YarnUp Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members

Employee discounts program at 400+ popular retailers (Woolworths, JB HI FI, Rebel, Myer, Booking.com etc.)

Who we are

Flourish Australia is one of Australia’s most experienced community mental health organisations. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.

We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities and mature age candidates.

Selection Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in behavioural sciences, research, or project management.

A strong commitment to, and expert understanding of, recovery-based practice in the workplace.

Well-developed communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, with initiative and take direction as required.

Strong time management and organisational skills and proven capacity to prioritise work commitments.

Demonstrated experience with facilitating multi-disciplinary coordinated planning where multiple providers work together to wrap around services.

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites to develop collaborative relationships and networks between agencies.

Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence.