Senior Establishment Project Manager - Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia

Job No.: 686846

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)

Duration: 9-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact shaping a global-first national centre - Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia (MHWA)
• Join bold thinkers and utilise your vast project and business management expertise to help build the solid foundations of MHWA 
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of MHWA Partners and a values-driven team striving to achieve meaningful outcomes

The Opportunity

Mentally Healthy Workplaces Australia (MHWA) is set to become a world-first  centre providing nationally coordinated leadership that facilitates collaboration, inspires innovation and delivers impact in workplace mental health, safety and wellbeing, through research, evidence-based solutions and implementation support.

Working closely with MHWA Establishment Co-leads, MHWA's diverse Partners, and Monash University functions, the Senior Establishment Project Manager establishes and strengthens systems, processes and alignments across numerous establishment activities to contribute to MHWA’s establishment. The role manages planning, progress tracking, administrative and communications activities, governance support and relationship management while contributing to a positive, values-driven culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed and colleagues are supported to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The position requires a solid foundation of extensive complex business or project management experience supported by relevant education and applied expertise. Success in the role is underpinned by well-developed complex and dynamic project management capabilities with a bias for action, strong organisational and problem solving skills, process and systems development experience, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement experience across complex settings and the ability to thrive in start-up or early-phase project environments.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to help build a national initiative that supports mentally healthy workplaces across Australia, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important establishment phase.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. 

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please ensure your cover letter highlights your key offerings to this position.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Margo Lydon, Establishment Co-Lead, Margo.Lydon@mhwa.au or 0412 512 999

Position Description: Senior Establishment Project Manager

Applications Close: Monday 15 December 2025, 11:55pm AEDT