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Project Manager (Health Manager Lvl 3) - SWSLHD Towards Zero Suicides Project - Temp FT

💼 South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ618655

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026

Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service, Liverpool

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $2,436.82 - $2,768.26 per week

About the Opportunity

We are excited to be recruiting a Towards Zero Suicides (TZS) Project Manager to develop the SWSLHD TZS initiatives. The service is seeking a Project Manager with experience delivering both new co-designed community mental health services as well as district wide cultural change and training initiatives. This position will work across Macarthur and Liverpool, supporting staff to deliver compassionate and empathetic care. The successful applicant will work in a Trauma-Informed, Recovery Oriented, Strengths-Based way. If you are excited about joining a service that tests what is possible and are interested in getting involved in research and evaluation opportunities to inform how this service develops, apply now

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

What You'll be Doing

The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to provide expert advice, professional leadership, project management and education on all facets of development of a comprehensive change strategy and project plan and framework to support implementation of the “Towards Zero Suicide Initiatives” across South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney. These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care. The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health related discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in clinical redesign.

- Describe your experience in leading complex mental health services, applying structured change management methodologies and co-design principles to ensure inclusive, culturally responsive and sustainable services for diverse communities.

- Explain how you have engaged diverse stakeholders—including people with lived experience, clinicians, NGOs, and government bodies—in development and implementation of mental health initiatives. Provide examples of partnerships, risk management and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform your own experience, our patients, our consumers, our staff and our communities. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

South Western Sydney Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I+ community to apply.

South Western Sydney Local Health District is committed to driving a child safe culture and upholds children and young people’s rights. Existing staff and applicants are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to Aboriginal communities and their Elders past and present.

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