Senior Project Officer - Opmhs Reform

The role:

• Provide leadership in the planning, development and implementation of the recommendations related to the Older Persons Mental Health Services review report.
• Support the organisational change development, implementation and review of frameworks, policies, systems, and processes that support the key project deliverables to be achieved within the identified target dates.
• Provide definitive high-level strategic advice to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with the broader Mental Health Services Reform Team and other SMHS project managers to ensure that the delivery of strategic reform programs is consistent and integrated across SMHS.
• Develop highly effective and productive relationships and manage networks with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake specific project management functions directly associated with the progression of reform across the OPMHS sector.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Role:

• Work as part of a high functioning project team to implement the recommendations of the Roy Fagan Review Report
• Opportunity to undertake a statewide service reform

Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 30 Jun 2026.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $124,371 - $130,905 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information (Contact Officer)
James Ellingworth
Position: Manager - Mental Health Reform Team
Phone: (03) 6166 0823
E-mail:
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