Aftercare Lead (Hm3) - Swslhd Community Mental Health - Temp Ft

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30 June 2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,354.41 - $2,674.64 per weekRequisition ID: REQ477922
Application Close Date: 07/04/2024
Interview Date Range: 10/04/2024 – 17/04/2024
Contact Details: Patrick Parker – 0409 920 125 |About the Opportunity
Do you have experience in Mental Health and suicide prevention?We are looking for our next leader.This role is a pivotal part of our organisation, the link between hospital and Community Mental Health services in South Western Sydney to suicide prevention services who provide aftercare after a suicide attempt or crisis.Are you a natural at stakeholder management and engagement? Are you interested in making a difference to clinical and corporate governance?This role works closely with various teams across our service and is embedded in our leading Towards Zero Suicides initiative. The position is required to work across various sites in the district and will be based in the Liverpool and Campbelltown areas.If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to receiving your application!What You'll be Doing
The vision for South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is Leading Care, Healthier Communities . SWSLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.The Aftercare Lead (the Lead) provides District-wide leadership for the integration of aftercare services including The Way Back NSW Aftercare Service in SWSLHD. The Way Back NSW provides community-based assertive psychosocial support for people following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis who have been referred from an acute care or Community Mental Health setting.This role will lead the coordination of Aftercare services with relevant hospital and Community Mental Health and suicide prevention services to ensure access to aftercare support is available for all people who need it.The Lead will be required to plan and implement strategies to enhance service visibility for patients/consumers, families and clinicians, coordinate with District teams to ensure the effectiveness of referral pathways, and play a lead role in clinical and operational governance consistent with NSW Health and SWSLHD policies, procedures and standards.Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent work experience relevant to Mental Health and suicide prevention.

• Proven experience in complex and multi-site project management and change management in a health setting, preferably in Mental Health and suicide prevention.
• An applied understanding of contemporary approaches to suicide prevention and service delivery models including the application of Clinical Care Standards, outcome measurement, evaluation and Value Based Health Care.
• Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence.
• Experience in use of routinely collected clinical information for service improvement, research and/or performance management, including issues related to data governance.
• Highly developed analytical skills and demonstrated ability to interpret, analyse and communicate complex information rapidly and accurately using verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

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Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. 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 an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment 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.Connect with us on , and .