Project Officers - 2 Roles

• Adelaide - Level 1, 107 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton SA 5033

• Salary $79,695.00 per annum (adjusted to hours worked)

• Fixed Term Contract Positions (0.8 - 1.0 FTE / 60.8 - 76 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2027, with the possibility of a further extension).

Emerging Minds is dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of infants, children, adolescents and their families in Australia. Emerging Minds develops mental health policy, services, interventions, training, programs and resources in response to the needs of professionals, children and their families. Emerging Minds partners with family members and national and international organisations to implement evidence-based practice into the Australian context.

Emerging Minds strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment.  

ROLE 1 - DIGITAL HEALTH

Reporting to the Manager, Digital Health, the Project Officer is responsible for the provision of project and office administration support functions to various teams, with a primary focus on supporting the Manager, Digital Health to deliver and maintain digital infrastructure projects. This role contributes to the successful implementation of digital projects by supporting project management processes, coordinating supplier engagements and payments, assisting with budgeting and procurement activities, maintaining project and data management systems, and ensuring accurate project documentation and reporting.  The incumbent will also oversee elements of the program by coordinating meetings, preparing minutes, arranging travel, responding to enquiries, and other day-to-day organisation and general office requirements.

ROLE 2 - GENERAL

Reporting to the HR & Business Advisor, the Project Officer is responsible for the provision of project and office administration support functions to various teams. The incumbent will support the implementation of project management processes, co-ordinate project supplier payments for designated groups. The incumbent will also oversee elements of the program by coordinating meetings, preparing minutes and agendas, arranging travel, responding to enquiries, and other day-to-day organisation and general office supply requirements.

Special conditions:

• This position may require intra/interstate travel which may necessitate overnight absences.

• A current National Police Certificate and Working with Children Check are required.

• Candidates must have working rights in Australia for the duration of this contract period.

• This is a fixed term contract position until 30th June 2027, with the possibility of a further contract extension.

• This position is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

EMPLOYEE Benefits

What does Emerging Minds offer:

• The ability to contribute to National strategies to improve the wellbeing of infants, children and families. 

• A modern, friendly work environment.

• 2 Days of Paid Wellbeing Leave per calendar year.

• 3 Days of Paid Christmas Leave per calendar year.

• Fortnightly Mobile Phone Allowance.

• Generous Superannuation (additional 3% employer contribution).

• Salary and Entertainment Packaging.

• Flexible and balanced working from home arrangements.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider.

Enquiries and further details can be obtained for each of the positions from Amelia Payne, Manager, Digital Health ******@emergingminds.com.au & Karen McGregor, HR & Business Advisor *********@emergingminds.com.au.

Please provide a cover letter indicating which Project Officer role you are applying for to Karen McGregor, HR & Business Advisor outlining your skills and experience together with your resume and the name and email contact details of 3 referees and send to ****@emergingminds.com.au. Only applications sent to this address will be accepted.

The two full Position Descriptions can be accessed via the Emerging Minds website at emergingminds.com.au/about/jobs/.

Applications close Sunday, 16th August 2026 at 4.00pm. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Emerging Minds are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples or people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds to apply.