Health Service Manager Level 2 - SESLHD MHS
SafeHaven Lead, Health Service Manager Level 2, Recovery & Wellbeing College - South Eastern Suburbs Local Health District Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until March 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $55.41- $65.37 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ601964
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: 14 September 2025
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity for a clinician or peer worker to provide leadership in delivering an innovative suicide prevention drop-in program. The SafeHaven is an alternative to attending the Emergency Department for people experiencing suicidal crisis. The program provides rapid access to compassionate care from suicide prevention workers and support to access appropriate services.
Be a part of this innovative team and make a difference to people experiencing suicidal distress. The SafeHaven Lead will lead high quality recovery orientated, trauma informed support in collaboration with Peer Suicide Prevention Workers to people who use the SafeHaven.
For more information we encourage you to contact Katie Thorburn on Katharine.Thorburn@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 22 September 2025 and 26 September 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
The SafeHaven is an afterhours drop in program open 5pm – 9pm, 6 days a week located at Kogarah. Evening work is a requirement of the role. Staff will be provided with training, reflective supervision and support to ensure the delivery of a high quality non-clinical suicide prevention program. Staff will be supported to use their knowledge and skills to facilitate education to other staff and community members about suicide prevention.
Additional Information and Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in health related field and/or extensive relevant work experience with individuals experiencing suicidal crisis
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the needs of individuals and families in suicide prevention from personal lived experience and/or from professional experience and a strong commitment to the service goal of reducing suicide in the community
- Demonstrated high level skills in managing staff and commitment to leadership and co-designed service development and quality improvement
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the delivery of recovery orientated, trauma informed work and safety planning with people experiencing suicidal distress
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to navigate health systems, effectively coordinate transfer of care and provide authoritative advice about psychosocial support services
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with all stakeholders
- Effective time management and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in developing, establishing, maintaining and reviewing performance indicators and relevant reporting systems
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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.
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
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