Suicide Prevention Manager - SESLHD MHS

Selection Criteria: 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a health or management related field.
2. Demonstrated understating and extensive experience working within contemporary evidence-based approaches and clinical care delivery for people experiencing suicidality.
3. Demonstrated experience in complex program management aligned to broader strategic objectives; including the capability to plan, manage multiple projects, measure, monitor and report progress against targets and deliverables.
4. Demonstrated strong clinical, advocacy and leadership skills to influence workplace culture and lead change in multidisciplinary areas.
5. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clinicians, managers and executive management in health, government and/or community organisations.
6. Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
7. Ability to coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs.
8. NSW drivers licence and ability to travel within District to fulfil position accountabilities.

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information for applicants:

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website