Mental Health Aboriginal Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Services Manager

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking an experienced Manager for Aboriginal Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Services at Wyong Hospital. We are seeking a dynamic, and consistent leader who displays, exceptional communication skills, adaptability, and above all, a commitment to compassionate and patient centric care.

About You

• Leadership Expertise: You bring proven experience in leading and developing multi-discipline teams, fostering collaboration and cohesion to achieve shared goals.
• Innovative Approach: Your track record includes developing innovative and safe patient care initiatives, driving quality improvement through creative solutions and best practices.
• Change Management: You have demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to enhance clinical service delivery and outcomes. Your expertise extends to refining models of care, championing evidence-based practices, and fostering continuous practice development.

Where you'll be working

As the largest medical facility in the former Wyong Shire and the only active emergency response centre between Gosford and Newcastle, Wyong Hospital forms a vital part of the Northern Central Coast community. Recently redeveloped, with brand new, state of the art medical wards and facilities, located in the pristine bushland of the North Central Coast, Wyong Hospital is a fantastic place to grow and develop your career in Health.

 What we Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.

Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion

At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.  

Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful

Applications Close: Sunday 12 May 2024