Lgbtiq+ Subject Matter Expert + Lived Experience

Mental Health Network - LGBTIQ+ Subject Matter Expert + Lived Experience (SME + LE)
Agency for Clinical Innovation

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
• Consult, as required, on the integration of this project and other Projects funding under the NSW LGBTIQ+ Health Funding Pool 2022-23 and 2023-24.
• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

We are looking for

• Ability to provide Subject Matter Expertise in mental health service delivery for the project activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Project Manager, consumers and carers and other key stakeholders to facilitate their contribution to the project.
• Obtain engagement and agreement from key stakeholders to maximise acceptance of new initiatives by persuading others to adopt procedures and strategies where there are conflicting interests.

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.
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What you will be doing
The ACI LGBTIQ+ Resource for change for mental health services across NSW Project is funded through the NSW LGBTIQ+ Health Funding Pool 2022-23 and 2023-24. The NSW LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy 2022-2027 vision is for LGBTIQ+ people in NSW to receive high quality, safe, inclusive and responsive healthcare that delivers outcomes that matter to them.
The Strategy provides direction to all NSW Health organisations and staff, so that collectively we can deliver the best care to LGBTIQ+ people and work with them to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. The evidence is clear that LGBTIQ+ people experience poorer health outcomes, overall, than the general population. This is driven by the health issues and barriers to healthcare that disproportionately impact the health and wellbeing of the LGBTIQ+ population.
The ACI LGBTIQ+ Subject Matter Expert with Lived Experience (SME-LE) position will work on a project to support the NSW LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy 2022 – 2027 by addressing access and quality of care for LGBTIQ+ young people.
The role will work collaboratively with the Project Manager and a range of stakeholder to facilitate their contribution to the project. The stakeholders include ACI Clinical Networks, Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks Child and Adolescent Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS), ACON, Intersex Human Rights Australia, Twenty 10, consumers and carers and other key stakeholders to facilitate their contribution to the project.
A copy of the position description can be accessed .
Employment details
Employment Type: Part Time (0.4FTE) Temporary for a period up to 30 September 2024 with the opportunity to increase to 0.6FTE (preferred) for a period up to 30 June 2024
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850 – 139,559 per annum (pro rata) excluding Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16-24
Requisition ID: REQ472929
How to apply
Your application should include:

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages
• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• address Selection Criteria / Question below in your application.

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to / and search Job Reference Number REQ472929 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria / Questions * Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated extensive experience in mental health services, either in senior mental health clinical or project roles.

• In depth understanding and experience of contemporary issues, challenges and directions facing young people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and who access mental health services across NSW and the ability to provide Subject Matter Expertise/Lived Experience advice to the project.
• Ability to work with and earn the trust and respect of LGBTIQ+ people, communities and organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and implementation of local/regional projects, frameworks and/or initiatives with state-wide application.

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email
If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact .
This position 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy
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). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. 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.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process.
Closing date: Sunday 17 March 2024
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