Project Officer, Respite Services

• 3 month contract with an immediate start
• Utilise your project management skills and understanding of respite services
• Based in North Sydney, Newcastle or Coffs Harbour with some travel

Project Officer, Respite Services:

As the Carer Gateway Service Provider (CGSP) in Region 4 of NSW (Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast) we are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and outcome-focused Project Officer, Respite Services to join our team.

This position is responsible for identifying and engaging with in-home and residential respite service providers within NSW Region 4, to develop a best practice model for referrals and matching services. This role will also be required to project manage the development and implementation of a digital respite platform. The desired candidate for this role will have extensive experience with respite and project coordination. 

Essential to your success will be your: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health/Social Sciences, Project Management and/or suitably recognised qualifications.
• Extensive experience and understanding of contemporary respite
• Understanding of the complexity and sensitivities of a sector that has been under reform
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of time-sensitive projects.
• Ability to apply risk management techniques to project deliverables
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Current NSW drivers licence and the capacity to travel 

The role can be based in North Sydney, Newcastle or Coffs Harbour. We can offer you a competitive salary – plus not for profit salary packaging benefits and a friendly team committed to the organisation’s purpose.