- Full time
- Fixed term (2 years with possibility of extension)
- Located at the La Trobe Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
- HEO6
- Base salary from $96,878 per annum + 17% Superannuation
About the position
The National Project Manager will lead the delivery of Safe Spaces, a federally funded program led by Rainbow Health Australia at ARCSHS, La Trobe University, in partnership with ACON and Thorne Harbour Health (THH). The program supports primary care organisations to create safer, more inclusive healthcare environments through LGBTIQA+ accreditation, workforce training, and sector engagement.
Working across a diverse consortium of national partners, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership to ensure the program is delivered on time, within budget, and achieves its intended outcomes. You will coordinate project activities, oversee governance and reporting, manage risks and quality processes, and build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders across the health sector.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager with excellent stakeholder engagement skills who is passionate about improving health equity and driving meaningful, system-wide change.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-partner programs or projects at a national scale, including in health, community services, or social policy contexts.
- Strong understanding of primary care systems in Australia, including the roles of general practice, ACCHOs, PHNs, and relevant accreditation bodies.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, project budgets, and reporting obligations across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
- Experience working in meaningful partnership with community organisations and other stakeholders.
- Knowledge of and commitment to LGBTIQA+ health equity, inclusion, and the specific health needs of LGBTIQA+ communities, including First Nations LGBTIQA+ people.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Position Description:
PD National Project Manager.docx
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Benefits
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Tuesday the 11th of August 2026
Position Enquiries: Jami Jones, Program Lead, Rainbow Health Australia
E-mail: Jami.Jones@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
· Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and the key selection criteria as outlined in the PD; and
· An up to date resume
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Why La Trobe:
· Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
· Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
· Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
