Project Manager

JR0000013842 

• Fixed term to April 2026 | Part-Time (0.6 FTE) 

• Higher Education Officer Level 9 | Salary Details | 17% Super

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role 

The University’s College of Education, Psychology and Social Work requires an experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning and preparation of a Movember-funded mental health project.

 Informed by a trial conducted with South Australian emergency service personnel (https://www.flinders.edu.au/perei), we will now determine the feasibility and requirements of embedding in organisations future strategies and processes to protect the mental health of emergency responders. The Project Manager will have a strategic role in this next phase, including project design, strategy and implementation, analysis of data and the preparation of the final report.

The Project Manager will work very closely with current and future partner organisations and stakeholders to understand existing resources, operations and capabilities. The goal will be to determine which components of the mental health programs can be delivered feasibly and sustainably, to identify training needs, and to evaluate the personnel and other infrastructure required for successful implementation of new or improved programs. The role will involve analysing the strengths and limitations of the current trial and assessing whether they are fit for purpose.

For a full list of the position’s key responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

About You

The Project Manager will be required to liaise with senior members in emergency services, as well as other major stakeholders, and as such, the successful candidate must have exceptional relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills. They must also have experience in implementing change in a complex setting.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following key capabilities:

• A postgraduate qualification and relevant project management experience or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and education/training.

• Demonstrated experience relevant to developing implementation plans and translation of research into organisational settings.

• Demonstrated high level skills in solving complex problems requiring strategic thought and independent judgement.

• Extensive experience in delivering complex project targets on time.

• Demonstrated experience in collecting and compiling data, interpreting information and providing strategic advice and recommendations.

Experience in the area of mental health and/or first responders is beneficial, but not essential.

About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.  

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.  

How to Apply and Information 

• You are required to submit a CV along with a Suitability Statement of no more than three pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Reg Nixon.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 6 July 2025.  

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. 

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. 

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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