Mental Health Network, Suicide Prevention and Response Project - Senior Project Officer
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time Exempt (until June 202
Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday, 2 August 2026
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!
About us
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.
About the Opportunity
The Mental Health Network, Suicide Prevention and Response (SP&R) Project, Senior Project Officer will work on several specific tasks as outlined in the SP&R Project Work Plan (2026-2. The role will work collaboratively with the Mental Health Branch, NSW Health, Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks (LHD's/SHN's), Primary Health Networks and external stakeholders, consumers and carers and other key stakeholders to facilitate their contribution to the project.
For your application to be considered:
To submit your application, please provide:
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Your resume (maximum five pages)
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A covering letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum three pages.
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Address the Selection Criteria below in your application.
Selection Criteria
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Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in mental health, with specific expertise in suicide prevention and response systems, policy, or service delivery across NSW or similar jurisdictions and ability to provide subject matter expertise to the project.
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Demonstrated experience leading complex health projects or programs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation, ideally with statewide or multi-agency application.
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Proven ability to work across complex systems and influence senior stakeholders, including government, clinical, and community sectors, to achieve alignment and outcomes.
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Demonstrated experience translating strategy or policy into practice, including driving adoption, managing competing priorities, and embedding change in complex environments.
Need more information?
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The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
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Learn more about the Agency for Clinical Innovation
Additional Information
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Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
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This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager
Deborah Howe on
[email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an
Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact
[email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact
[email protected] at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.
