Project Manager - Mental Health Reform Project

Be part of a unique opportunity to help transform mental health services across NSW. The Mental Health Reform Program is delivering innovative, system-wide improvements that support better access, better experiences and better outcomes for people living with mental ill-health. Join a dedicated team committed to shaping the future of mental health care and making a meaningful difference to communities across the state.

Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time up to December 2028, with possible extension.
Salary Range: $137,525 - $156,231 per annum + Super (Health Mgr Lvl 3)
Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park 
Closing Date: 11:59 PM, Sunday 25 October 2026
 

About the opportunity

The Project Manager, Mental Health Reform Project is responsible for supporting the Lead Project Manager, Mental Health Reform Project in the planning, coordination, and delivery of key reform initiatives.

The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage project activities, monitor progress against milestones, facilitate effective communication, and ensure project outcomes align with strategic objectives. A strong focus is placed on stakeholder engagement, governance, risk management, and the provision of accurate reporting to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

The position holder is accountable for leading the implementation and transition of the Mental Health Reform Project into Business as Usual (BAU) operations. This includes coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project risks and dependencies, supporting change management activities, and ensuring that reform outcomes are sustainable and embedded within organisational practices.

Through effective project management and collaboration, the role contributes to achieving improved service delivery, operational efficiency, and strategic mental health reform objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects, programs or reform initiatives in health, government or similarly complex environments.

• Strong project management skills with experience managing scope, timelines, risks, issues, budgets and governance requirements.

• Proven experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders across multiple organisations and disciplines.

• Experience supporting organisational change, service improvement or large-scale transformation initiatives.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under tight timeframes.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations and governance documentation.

• Advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.

• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
   

   

How to Apply

Please respond to the two questions below (Maximum 4000 characters per question) and submit your responses along with your CV (max 5 pages) and any other required documentation.
 

Question 1: Provide an example of a project, program, or initiative you have coordinated or supported. How did you manage stakeholders, timelines, and competing priorities to achieve the desired outcomes?
Question 2: Describe a situation where you were asked to achieve outcomes for a task you were not trained for. Explain what you did and the outcomes were.

Need Further Information

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Bridie Treloar via Bridie.treloar@health.nsw.gov.au 
Please refer to the Role Description for further information. 
Please refer to the Position Conditions for further information.

Additional Information

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill ongoing and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
• Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.
• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via AMBULANCE-ParamedicInsurance@health.nsw.gov.au 

Our Commitment  

• NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All are welcome to apply, including women, Aboriginal People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people living with a disability. We value the knowledge, skills, experiences, and perspectives that all people bring to our organisation, patients, communities, and workforce.
• If you are an Aboriginal job applicant and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via AMBULANCE-FirstNations@health.nsw.gov.au or visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health - visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
• If you wish to discuss any changes to the process, you may need to present your best self, including accessibility requirements; please contact the panel convenor or recruitment team for support at NSW Ambulance Corporate Recruitment Team via AMBULANCE-CorporateRecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au 
• Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at Ambulance-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au 

Child Safe Employment

• NSW Ambulance is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.