Manager Commissioners Office and Strategic Relations

Manager
Commissioner’s Office and Strategic Relations 
Clerk Grade 11/12
Full Time Permanent
Salary Range: $149,739 - $173,174 (plus superannuation and leave loading). 
See here for further details on the Crown Clerk pay rates.

The Mental Health Commission NSW is seeking interested applicants for the position of Manager Commissioner’s Office and Strategic Relations. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the Commissioner on strategic stakeholder initiatives to influence change in mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention reform across NSW.  

About the Mental Health Commission of NSW
The Mental Health Commission of New South Wales (the Commission) was established in July 2012. The Commission's purpose is to lead, drive and measure mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention reform across whole of government.  Our progressive work shapes contemporary policies to achieve the best outcomes for the people of NSW.   

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.  
We are based in the Sydney CBD and have agreed flexible working arrangements.   

The Mental Health Commission is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 
 

Visit us at: http://www.nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au

Primary Purpose of the Role 
The Manager Commissioner’s Office and Strategic Relations is a key leadership role providing high-level strategic advice and content development for the Commissioner on mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention reform.
You will lead a team responsible for advocacy initiatives, including submissions, position papers, events and forums to highlight issues and create opportunities to explore solutions. Acting as the primary liaison with the Minister’s Office, you will prepare ministerial briefs, cabinet submissions and strategic advice on government processes.

This role also drives the Commission’s whole-of-government engagement, supports the implementation of the Agency Strategic Plan, and oversees statutory functions such as the Community Advisory Council.

About You
You are a highly skilled communicator and strategic thinker with deep expertise in mental health and/or suicide prevention reform. You excel at building influential relationships across government and have a proven ability to provide authoritative advice to senior executives.

Your advanced writing skills enable you to craft compelling submissions and position papers on complex issues. You bring strong leadership capabilities to inspire and manage a high-performing team, and you thrive in dynamic environments where strategic priorities evolve.

Essential Requirements:
•    Mental health and/or suicide prevention subject matter expert with extensive experience in mental health and/or suicide prevention ecosystem with an in-depth knowledge of contemporary reform issues, and/or tertiary qualifications relevant to the role in health-related discipline. 
•    Highly advanced writing skills with the ability to write about key interrelated issues within the mental health, suicide prevention and alcohol and other drugs service system including how reform relates to the social determinants of health. 
•    Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills with a proven experience in building strategic relationships to influence change across government.  
•    Proven experience in providing advice to Senior Executives with a sound understanding of government processes including preparing ministerial briefs, parliamentary and cabinet processes.  
•    Demonstrated research, analytical, conceptual, strategic thinking skills and project management. 
•    Proven experience in leading a high functioning multidisciplinary team, inspiring direction and purpose to ensure cross agency collaboration to meet the organisations strategic work. 

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities and Key Challenges, please see PD link here

How to apply
For applications to be considered, candidates must upload a current resume and a cover letter up to a maximum of 3-pages outlining your interest in the role and how you meet each of the essential requirements of the role. The cover letter is to also outline your capabilities and relevant experience to this role. 

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here.

Click here for the role LINK TO PD HERE

For role related queries or questions please contact Jennifer Black, the Commissioner via email Jennifer.black2@health.nsw.gov.au.
 

Applications close:  Wednesday 19 November to Tuesday 2 December 2025 (11.59pm)