Provide quality advice on projects, internal project systems and processes, collaborating with stakeholders to implement strategic projects within Mental Health and Specialists services, with a particular focus on the Gold Coast Joint Regional Plan for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Project Officer (Mental Health and Specialist Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

 You will

• Provide quality advice to Mental Health and Specialist Services Senior Leadership Team, Senior Management, and other stakeholders on project delivery, including approaches to ensure the successful delivery of service planning and a sustainable healthcare service delivery environment
• Deliver change management, project management, and project support services, providing advice, communication, and engagement activities and support to service delivery projects
• Assist in the development of project business cases, project plans, progress reports, monthly management reports and closure reports to ensure all stakeholders are fully briefed on project objectives, milestones and impacts, tasks, and progress, including the identification and documentation of project risks and issues
• Consult with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of initiatives, coordinating priorities within tight timeframes, resolving issues and providing services to ensure outcomes are achieved within a constantly changing business environment

 About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

 Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $105 568 - $114 861 per annum

About Us

Gold Coast Health's Mental Health and Specialist Services Division provides public mental health and alcohol and other drugs services, as well as specialist programs across the Gold Coast. Clinical and non-clinical staff are distributed across six service lines and numerous enabling teams.

The Partnerships and Business Operations unit facilitates transformation and project delivery services, with a strong focus on collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 11 August 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC651459

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC651459 - RD (PDF, 1,002KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants