Manager - Mental Health Support

**Clerk Grade 11/12**:

- **Ongoing Full-Time**:

- **Surry Hills**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a **Manager - Mental Health Support **to be part of our Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Workforce Safety Command. The Manager - Mental Health Support leads a team of Mental Health Clinicians who are located within Regions around the state delivering support, short-term solution-focused counselling, wellbeing services and educational programs to NSW Police Force employees. The Manager will set the NSWPF strategic direction and framework for the delivery of wellbeing services, education, training and support that are provided by the Mental Health Clinicians to drive improved psychological wellbeing of our workforce.

This newly created position within the NSW Police Force's Workforce Safety Command offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the single most significant investment in the health, safety and wellbeing of the NSW Police workforce. Located in the center of Sydney, only a short walk from Central or Museum train stations and the vibrant Surry Hills precinct, this position will lead a team of Mental Health Clinicians located within regions around the state who deliver support, short-term solution-focused counselling, wellbeing services and educational programs to NSW Police Force employees. The role will provide strategic direction and a framework for delivery of these services to ensure improved psychological wellbeing to NSW Police Force.

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- opportunity to purchase leave;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
- convenient location for public transport and to shops etc;
- in-house gym facilities.

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
Please outline details of when you have led a large team to drive consistent and quality services ensuring these are aligned to the organisational objectives

**Target Question 2**:
Provide an example of where you have utilisied your research skills to analyse a problem and design an appropriate intervention strategy. How did you evaluate the outcome of the proposed strategy or intervention?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Mary Noy** via** **0439 282 524**
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.