Senior Project Officer, Strategic Planning And Projects

Senior Project Officer, Strategic Planning and ProjectsSystem Reform DirectorateClerk Grade 9/10Salary range: $120,859 to $124,258 pa and employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.Employment Type: Full Time - Temporary for a period up to 13 January 2025
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ499095
Location: 1 York Street, SydneyThe Mental Health Commission NSW is seeking interested applicants for the position of Senior Project Officer, Strategic Planning and Projects within the Directorate of System Reform. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small fast paced team that is committed to providing a high standard of operational and corporate governance support to ensure the Commission achieves its required statutory functions and policy obligations.The Commission is a small agency of about 30 FTE based in the Sydney CBD and working flexibly within hybrid workplace guidelines.Role of Mental Health Commission NSWThe Mental Health Commission of NSW is a statutory agency, working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the community. We are committed to ensuring people live well on their own terms, having the services and supports they need.The Commission works with government agencies, peak bodies, community-managed organisations, academics, advocacy groups and service providers. We believe this approach, with close collaboration in all aspects of our work, will achieve stronger services and better outcomes for all people in NSW.Visit us at:Primary Purpose of the RoleThis role is in the System Reform Directorate, Strategic Planning an Projects Team and works alongside the Advocacy and Reform and System Monitoring and Reporting Teams.The Senior Project Advisor, Strategic Planning and Projects, works in a team that is responsible for:

• Developing whole of government strategic plans/frameworks to improve community mental health and wellbeing across the domains of a person's life;
• Commissioning and disseminating research and innovative initiatives to inform and support systemic mental health reform initiatives;
• Strengthening integration, coordination and collaboration across government and the broader mental health and social service system to facilitate systemic reform efforts, embedding the leadership and expertise of people with lived experience.

The Senior Project Advisor role leads strategic projects that support improved systemic co-ordination and outcomes for people through the development of frameworks, plans and strategies. The role provides capability in mental health research, written communication and project management to support the Commission in its responsibilities to help shape and drive the reform agenda and promote community mental health and wellbeing and improve outcomes for people with a lived experience of mental health issues, and of carers, family and kin.Key Accountabilities

• Prepare frameworks and strategies that respond to emerging mental health issues and ensure they are co-designed with people with lived experience and other stakeholders and take into account the broader context across the mental health and wellbeing sector.
• Develop, lead and manage strategic projects ensuring they are co-designed with people with lived experience and caring and relevant organisations.
• Undertake environmental scanning of systemic issues relevant to the reform priorities of the Commission to inform projects and strategies.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive skills, knowledge and experience working in the mental health service system within NSW.
• Knowledge and strong analytical skills in writing reports on key areas relevant to mental health, suicide prevention or health reform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organise and present complex information in a clear, logical and systematic way.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of the NSW Mental Health Commission and the mental health sector.

For full list of key accountabilities, Essential Requirements and Key Challenges please refer to the Position DescriptionHow to applyFor applications to be considered, candidates must upload a current resume and a cover letter of 2 page maximum. The cover letter is to outline your capabilities and experience relevant to this role and to provide brief answers to the two questions below * Can you describe a recent reform or initiative in the mental health system that you believe has had a significant impact? What were its goals, and what outcomes have been observed so far?

• What do you see as the most critical areas for improvement in the current mental health system, and how would you propose addressing these challenges?

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2) Find out more about for this positionFor more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please .For role related queries or questions contact Deb Howe preferably by email or 0447 607 903.Applications close: Thursday 4 July 2024 (11:59PM).