Program Development Officer

Helping Minds

Perth WA

Child Welfare, Youth and Family Services (Community Services and Development)

Full time

Program Development

Program Delivery

Researching

The Position:

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to ): Design and develop evidence-informed programs and services that respond to the needs of children, young people and families experiencing or impacted by mental health challenges.

Develop program content, resources, tools and delivery guides to support consistent implementation.

Establish and implement processes to review and evaluate programs on a regular basis.

Consult with service users, children and young people, reference groups, families, carers and stakeholders to inform program development activities.

Prepare reports and presentations to communicate programme outcomes and recommendations.

Promote a culture of child safety and support staff to understand and implement child safe practices within program delivery.

About You:

Minimum Qualifications: A relevant tertiary Degree?in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related discipline that provides a sound understanding of mental health, child and adolescent development, family wellbeing and evidence-based practice.

Demonstrated experience in researching, designing and developing programs, courses, workshops or psychoeducational resources.

Current Driver’s license

Have or be willing to obtain the following:

National Police Clearance (within 6 months)

Working with Children Card

Current First Aid Certificate

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

At Helping Minds, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people, partners and community. We are proud of the culture we have built together one that is connected, supportive, inclusive and grounded in purpose.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

Being part of a warm, collaborative and family-like organisation where people look out for one another

Working along side passionate colleagues who live our values of hope, collaboration, trust, respect and integrity every day

Making a meaningful contribution to the lives of individuals, carers, families, and communities affected by mental health challenges.

Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance, wellbeing, and self-care.

A workplace that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work and values the insights and perspectives that come from lived experience.

Opportunities for professional development, learning, growth, and continuous improvement.

Being part of an organisation where relationships matter, people are valued, and every role contributes to creating connection, resilience, and hope within the community

Additional Remuneration and Benefits:

Salary packaging benefits up to 18,550 to increase your take-home pay

5 weeks annual leave p.a., increasing to 6 weeks after 3 years of service

2 extra wellness days p.a., increasing to 3 days after 3 years of service

Generous Superannuation to 13%, increasing to 14% after 1 year of service

Access to Employee Assistance Program to free confidential counselling

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

For more information email recruitment@helpingminds.org.au