Job Description:

Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; Strive for Something Greater

• Shape the future of digital mental health learning and capability across a major national program.

• Lead the design, build and implementation of education, training and operational readiness for a service transforming early intervention mental health care.

• Join a mission-driven organisation committed to innovation, equity, and evidence-based practice.

• This opportunity is Fixed Term, Full time for 12 months and is open for Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane locations.

St Vincent’s to Deliver Australia’s New Free Digital Mental Health Service

St Vincent’s is proud to partner with the Australian Government to help Australians access fast, free digital mental health support through the new Medicare Mental Health Check In service, launching nationally from 1 January 2026.

This new digital and phone-based model will provide rapid access to evidence-based, low-intensity CBT delivered by qualified practitioners. It will support people experiencing stress, distress or anxiety by offering early, effective intervention that empowers individuals to improve their mental wellbeing sooner.

A nationwide capability uplift is now underway to recruit, train and support a large multi-year workforce. As part of this transformation, we are establishing a high-performing Learning ecosystem—supported by digital enablement, human-centred design, and continuous service improvement.

About the Role: Project Manager, Learning – Digital Mental Health

We are seeking an experienced, agile and highly organised Project Manager – Learning to lead the planning, development and implementation of learning programs, digital education products and contribute to workforce capability frameworks and operational training for Australia’s newest digital mental health service.

This role orchestrates the full project lifecycle across:

• Learning needs analysis and education service design

• Functional and capability briefing with clinical, digital and operational leaders

• Workforce education planning for a rapidly scaling national service

• Development and commissioning of digital learning platforms, curriculum, tools and resources

• Coordination of clinical educators, SMEs, product teams and stakeholders to contribute to content development

• Planning and management of operational readiness, onboarding and capability uplift

• Embedding quality, safety, person-centred care and mission-aligned principles into all learning activities

You will partner closely with the Director of Clinical Services, Clinical Education Lead, Digital Health Product Team, and the Learning & Development Unit to ensure all learning experiences are evidence-based, accessible, scalable and aligned to our model of care.

This role has national visibility and direct impact on shaping how thousands of Australians experience early intervention mental health support.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Design & Program Development

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major learning projects across digital mental health.

• Develop functional briefs, capability frameworks, training plans and education workflows.

• Oversee development of curriculum, learning materials, digital modules and blended learning products.

• Coordinate clinical SMEs, educators, digital teams and external partners to ensure high-quality outputs.

• Maintain oversight of ICT/learning system requirements and innovative education technologies.

Project Management & Implementation

• Drive project planning, timelines, risk management and progress reporting.

• Oversee commissioning of learning systems, onboarding programs and capability uplift initiatives.

• Coordinate cross-functional communication between clinical, digital, operational and L&D stakeholders.

• Ensure readiness for national service launch and subsequent workforce expansion phases.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Embed person-centred care, mission alignment and clinical governance into all learning programs.

• Ensure learning design supports safe, high-quality clinical practice in digital environments.

• Lead incident-driven learning reviews, root cause education improvements and feedback loops.

• Monitor quality indicators and drive continuous improvement across all education initiatives.

General

• Role-model the values of St Vincent’s in all interactions.

• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards and professional conduct.

• Participate in performance development and ongoing learning.

About You

You are a strategic, detail-oriented and collaborative project leader who thrives at the intersection of clinical excellence, education, digital enablement and large-scale transformation.

You bring:

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in health, education, project management, psychology, nursing, social work or related fields.

• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health, education, clinical training or a related area (highly regarded).

Experience

• 3+ years managing complex clinical, education or service implementation projects—ideally within healthcare or digital health.

• Experience in designing, building or commissioning learning programs, digital training, or clinical workforce capability uplift.

• Strong project management capability, including risk management, documentation, timelines, systems and stakeholder engagement.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.

• High proficiency in digital tools, learning platforms and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and with diverse stakeholders.

• Values-driven, person-centred and committed to excellence.

Why Work for St Vincent’s?

• Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, justice, integrity and excellence

• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free)

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture

• Leadership development and education pathways

Because you’re like us — you believe every person deserves access to excellent and compassionate care, wherever they live and whatever they are facing.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your appointment is subject to completion of all required pre-employment checks, including immunisation compliance and relevant screening.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity. This is an identified position and is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in line with St Vincent’s Health Australia’s commitment to reconciliation and culturally safe care.

Want to Know More?

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:

• Kerryn Moore – National Director People Experience & Capability on 0401 023 845 or

• Marissa Dosen- Head of Capability and Learning via [email protected]

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about clinical education, digital mental health and shaping a national CBT-based workforce, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply online via our career's portal with your current CV and a cover letter. Email applications will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed as received and may close prior to the advertised closing date.

Closing Date:

9 December 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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