Program Officer

About the role selectability is seeking a dedicated program officer to work collaboratively with the mental health hub coordinator. The program officer will be at the forefront of program delivery, with a particular focus on group interventions. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance mental health services, making a meaningful impact on the lives of recipients. As a program officer at the Mental Health Hub Mackay, you will play a crucial role in supporting various aspects of mental health program delivery. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Program Support: assisting in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of mental health programs and activities in line with funding requirements Recipient Assistance: providing support and guidance to recipients, helping them access necessary services and resources Community Engagement: building and maintaining relationships with community organisations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders Administrative Tasks: completing all necessary administrative duties to ensure smooth program operations About you To be considered for this rewarding role you will have: a passion for mental health across regional Queensland strong written and verbal communication skills experience in program planning and running of group activities experience in data collection, auditing and administrative actions (highly desirable) ability to work in a fast-paced environment ability to work as part of the cohesive team and autonomously with minimal supervision auditing and reporting on program processes update and maintain databases and other applications as required provide inreach and outreach to link recipients with services and supports they require support recipients with NDIS access and request to referral pathways research best practice to implement evidence-based tools and documented processes to undertake assessments most importantly… a positive attitude Role Requirements cert IV in Mental Health or relevant field and/ or experience working with people living with a mental illness (highly desirable) a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain prior to commencing) current nationally recognised first aid & cpr certificate a current yellow card exemption or NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability or obtain prior to commencement) NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety & You" completion certificate a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance some travel to selectability sites may be required from time to time About the offer This is a Permanent-Part time position offering a minimum of 56 hours per fortnight on a fixed term contract until 30/06/2027. We offer a range of benefits including: hourly rate of $38.65 +super access to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits flexible working arrangements career pathways and opportunities for development employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling support for employees Applying If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR officer Cathy on or by email at About us selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland. We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf. If you would like to know more, please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr