Older People's Mental Health Program Manager
An opportunity exists for an experienced health manager to act in a temporary full time capacity as the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) Program Manager. The OPMH Program Manager co-ordinates and operationally manages a number of senior clinical positions, the OPMH Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI) team and has delegated responsibility for the strategic and policy direction of OPMH in NSLHD.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 1 August 2025 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Health Manager (Level 4)
Remuneration: $2,720.93 - $3,241.77 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560026
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
NSLHD OPMH Macquarie Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Program Manager OPMH co-ordinates and operationally manages the OPMH Clinical Director, OPMH Stage 1 PCLI team, the CNC 3 and CNC 1 and the OPMH Administration Assistant. The Program Manager OPMH additionally strategically co-ordinates OPMH enhancement staff embedded into both OPMHS community teams and the Riverglen Acute Inpatient Unit.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APRHA) registration as a Registered Nurse, Psychologist or Occupational Therapist or eligibility for membership to the AASW.
- Demonstrated advanced leadership skills, workforce management and high level skill and experience in the strategic and policy development with respect to OPMHS.
- Demonstrated project management experience and skills including an ability to take initiative and make complex judgements. An understanding of the functionality and communication channels to ensure effective liaison within this model of governance.
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For role related queries or questions contact Andrew Clement on Andrew.Clement@health.nsw.gov.au or 0410 411 236
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 18 March 2025
Tentative interview date: 24 March 2025
