$115,000 to $120,000 FTE plus superannuation, plus salary packaging (pro rata for part-time hours)

- Join a well-known, trusted and highly respected organisation

- Part time, 0.8 FTE (4 days per week), hybrid role Melbourne based

- Maximum term contract to 30 November 2027

Join Australia's leading youth mental health organisation and make a difference in the lives of young people.

about headspace

headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation established to improve the wellbeing of young people aged 12 to 25. Through our national programs, partnerships, and support for the headspace network, we help young people and their families navigate mental health, work, and study challenges with confidence. We strive to create environments where every young person feels empowered, supported, and able to thrive. Learn more at headspace.org.au

The Strategy and Business Transformation team is part of the Digital Technology Services Division. The team supports our organisation's goals by ensuring high-quality support services are delivered across headspace national.

why you'll love working with us

At headspace, we're committed to safe, inclusive and high-quality services for young people and their families. Our culture is purpose-led and guided by our values and the headspace Way. We actively work to ensure culturally safe and responsive services for First Nations young people, and we celebrate and value diversity across identities, experiences and communities.

We're a fast-paced team that values collaboration and makes space for the things that keep work fun and engaging.

You will also be eligible to access headspace benefits including:

- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to the maximum $15,900 per FBT year
- 15 days personal leave (pro rata for part time)
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period
- Remote/hybrid work
- Flexible working arrangements




- Access to EAP
- Access to professional development

what you'll do

As the Project Manager, Delivery & Design you will be responsible for delivering digital solutions that meet individual headspace division objectives within the broader company IT strategy.

Working in this role, you will:

- Lead digital projects from concept through to successful launch.
- Turn ideas into practical plans, milestones and measurable outcomes.
- Keep delivery on track by proactively managing risks, issues and dependencies.
- Align teams, vendors and sponsors around clear priorities.
- Champion human-centred design and accessible digital experiences.
- Facilitate co-design and ideation to solve complex challenges.
- Maintain strong project governance, reporting and documentation.
- Build trusted relationships and turn stakeholder needs into workable solutions.
- Support smooth change, transition and handover to operational teams.
- Identify and deliver continuous improvements across digital products and services.

what you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business, Engineering or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.
- Robust experience delivering digital, application or software projects from planning through to launch.
- Excellent project management and business analysis capability across the software lifecycle.
- Experience delivering projects on time, within budget and across competing priorities.




- Understanding of human-centred and service design principles.
- Strong requirements gathering, solution definition and documentation skills.
- Experience managing eternal vendors, dependencies and deliverables.
- Confident stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to make complex information clear.
- A collaborative organised and adaptable approach to getting things done.

how to apply

- To apply, please include a current resume and a brief cover letter addressing the key criteria that will make you successful in this role. Please also complete the 3 selection criteria questions in the application process.

- Applications close: 5pm, Monday 19 October 2026

- For further information, please contact Terry Fagan, Program Manager - Service Applications, on ******@headspace.org.au

headspace is an inclusive, safe and committed employer

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child protected and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people. For this reason, we will conduct a National Criminal Background Check and Working with Children Check as part of our recruitment process for all new employees.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.

📌 Project Manager, Delivery & Design (Melbourne)
🏢 Headspace
📍 Melbourne