Senior Project Officer, Strategic Planning and Project
System Reform Directorate
Clerk Grade 9/10 - FT Permanent

Salary range: $125,693 - $138,510 and employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The Mental Health Commission NSW is seeking interested applicants for the position of Senior Project Officer, Strategic Planning and Projects within the Directorate of System Reform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small fast paced team that is committed to providing a high standard of operational and corporate governance support to ensure the Commission achieves its required statutory functions and policy obligations.

The Commission is a small agency of about 30 FTE based in the Sydney CBD and working flexibly within hybrid workplace guidelines.

Role of Mental Health Commission NSW
The Mental Health Commission of NSW is a statutory agency, working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the community. We are committed to ensuring people live well on their own terms, having the services and supports they need.

The Commission works with government agencies, peak bodies, community-managed organisations, academics, advocacy groups and service providers. We believe this approach, with close collaboration in all aspects of our work, will achieve stronger services and better outcomes for all people in NSW.
Visit us at: http://www.nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au

Primary Purpose of the Role
This role is in the System Reform Directorate, Strategic Planning and Projects Team and works alongside the Advocacy and Reform and System Monitoring and Reporting Teams.

The Senior Project Officer, Strategic Planning and Projects, works in a team that is responsible for:

• Developing whole of government strategic plans/frameworks to improve community mental health and wellbeing across the domains of a person's life.
• Commissioning and disseminating research and innovative initiatives to inform and support systemic mental health reform initiatives.
• Strengthening integration, coordination and collaboration across government and the broader mental health and social service system to facilitate systemic reform efforts, embedding the leadership and expertise of people with lived experience.

The Senior Project Officer role leads strategic projects that support improved systemic co-ordination and outcomes for people through the development of frameworks, plans and strategies. The role provides capability in mental health research, written communication and project management to support the

Commission in its responsibilities to help shape and drive the reform agenda and promote community mental health and wellbeing and improve outcomes for people with a lived experience of mental health issues, and of carers, family and kin.

Key Accountabilities & Key Challenges, please see PD Here

Essential Requirements

• Extensive knowledge, background and experience working in mental health, and in system reform.
• Knowledge and strong analytical skills in writing reports on key areas relevant to mental health, suicide prevention or health reform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organise and present complex information in a clear, logical and systematic way.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Ability to develop and manage evaluation and review projects.
• Strong ability to engage with stakeholders on a range of Commission priority areas.
• Ability to display initiative, sound organisational skills, capacity to multi-task, meet deadlines and prioritise work in a high-volume work area.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a member of an effective, multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of the NSW Mental Health Commission and the mental health sector

How to apply
For applications to be considered, there are 4 components to the application process:

1. Candidates must outline in ROB how they meet the essential criteria for the role;
2. Candidates must upload a current resume; and
3. Please write a cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining your interest in the role, and your capabilities and experience relevant to this role.
4. Respond to the below pre screening questions:

I. Can you describe a recent reform or initiative in the mental health system that you believe has had a significant impact? What were its goals, and what outcomes have been observed so far?
II. What do you see as the most critical areas for improvement in the current mental health system, and how would you propose addressing these challenges?

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Click here for the role LINK TO PD HERE

For role related queries or questions contact Julie Dixon preferably by email [email protected]

Applications close: Monday 31 March, 2024 (11:59PM)