Project Officer

The role

• North West Tasmania based (remote work may be considered for the right applicant)

• Full time or part time hours considered

• Hybrid working arrangements considered, including some working from home

The Project Officer supports the delivery of organisational priorities, projects and reform workstreams. The role provides practical project coordination and implementation support across the organisation, assisting to progress agreed priorities, funding applications, partnerships and organisational improvement initiatives.

You will need strong project coordination skills, initiative, organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities. The position reports to the Reform Lead and works closely with the CEO and broader leadership team on agreed organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the delivery of organisational projects, initiatives and reform workstreams

• Develop and maintain project plans, actions, timelines and supporting documentation

• Support the implementation of new initiatives, systems, processes and organisational priorities

• Monitor progress, identify emerging issues and support practical solutions

• Coordinate meetings, actions and information required to progress projects

• Support the identification and progression of relevant grants, funding and partnership opportunities

• Support the preparation and submission of funding applications

• Support positive relationships with community organisations, government agencies, funders and other stakeholders

• Support the implementation of organisational reform and strategic priorities

• Support organisational reporting and preparation of project updates, briefings and other documentation

About you

• Current or ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration

• Satisfactory National Police Check

• Ability to work within relevant legislative, organisational and professional requirements

• Commitment to confidentiality, professional boundaries and ethical practice

• Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of women and children

• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, agile and changing organisation

• Relevant qualification and/or demonstrated experience in project coordination, project administration, organisational development or a related field

• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects or workstreams, including maintaining project plans and controls, tracking timelines and dependencies, driving actions and managing competing priorities

• Strong organisational, communication and administrative skills

About us

NWTWS is a specialist crisis accommodation service for women and children who are experiencing family violence and/or homelessness.

NWTWS offers wraparound therapeutic support to both women and children, including connection to and collaboration with other service providers. We are a values-led organisation and are undergoing a significant change process to operate under a trauma-informed, feminist framework.

Equity & Our Recruitment Approach

NWTWS is a proudly intersectional feminist organisation. We recognise the ongoing impacts of colonisation, systemic racism and inequality, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience, people with disability, and people from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to flexible and inclusive recruitment processes and welcome conversations about interview formats or adjustments to meet individual needs.

Next Steps

Please click "Apply Now" by the closing date to submit your application.

Contact: Meredith Nash, Reform Lead - 04•• ••• 524