Senior Project OfficerHybrid

About the Role

Our Service Development and Innovation team is small, energetic, and deeply values driven. We work together to create innovative service models, craft high quality tenders, and make sure our programs truly deliver for people experiencing complex challenges.

We are looking for a Senior Project Officer, who will thrive in periods of high activity, while still delivering thoughtful, high-quality work. This role will be responsible for leading tender applications and projects, facilitating workshops, synthesising complex information, and thinking creatively to solve problems and propose new ideas.

If you love blending creativity with purpose, and you want to work in a team that thinks boldly, collaborates deeply and genuinely lives its values, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why You’ll Love Working at Ruah

You’ll create real impact. Your work leads directly to new services, new funding and new opportunities for people experiencing some of life’s toughest challenges.

You’ll join a team that cares. We’re small, supportive, curious, and we celebrate diverse perspectives, including lived experience.

You’ll lead meaningful work. From tender writing to co-design workshops, every project has heart and purpose.

You’ll be valued. Your creativity, your voice, and your commitment to quality will be encouraged and championed. We’ll lean into your unique skillset.

You’ll work somewhere that truly walks the talk. Diversity, inclusion, ethics and hope are not slogans here, they’re everyday practice.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team with strong processes and collaboration.

This is a Level 5 position, starting at $101,099.00.

How to apply 

If you are interested in this position, please submit a document (maximum three pages) that addresses the following:

- Your Relevant Skills and Experience: Highlight your key skills and experiences that make you an ideal fit for this role. Use specific examples.

- What Makes You Unique: Share what you would bring to this role that sets you apart from other candidates. This could include your unique perspective, creative approaches, or personal strengths.

- Anticipated Challenges and Your Approach to Overcoming Them: Reflect on the potential challenges you might encounter in this role and explain how you would tackle them. This is your opportunity to show critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset.

Format Guidelines:

Maximum length: 3 pages.

Use a clear and professional writing style.

Structure your response like a compelling tender bid, showcasing your ability to deliver persuasive and high-quality documents.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7 April 2026 9am.

For further information please contact Amy De Klerk, Manager- Service Development and Innovation, at amy.deklerk@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.