Mental Health Network, Suicide Prevention and Response Project, Project Officer

Agency for Clinical Innovation

Reference number

REQ679536

Occupation

Advisory

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - North/North West

Salary Information

$118821 - $140201

Closing date

02 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Mental Health Network, Suicide Prevention and Response Project, Project Officer

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full Time Exempt (until June 202

Remuneration: $118,821.00 - $140,201.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Additional Benefits: Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday, 2 August 2026

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

About the Opportunity

The Mental Health Network, Suicide Prevention and Response (SP&R) Project, Project Officer will work on several specific tasks as outlined in the SP&R Project Work Plan (2026-2. The role will work collaboratively with the Mental Health Branch, NSW Health, the ACI Program Accelerator, Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks (LHD's/SHN's), Primary Health Networks and external stakeholders, consumers and carers and other key stakeholders to facilitate their contribution to the project.

For your application to be considered:

To submit your application, please provide:

Your resume (maximum five pages)

A covering letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum three pages.

Address the Selection Criteria below in your application.

Selection Criteria

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in project management roles.

Demonstrated understanding of the contemporary issues, challenges and directions facing mental health services within government and community managed settings.

High level verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and demonstrated organisational skills.

Capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Need more information?

The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.

Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework

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Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager Deborah Howe on Deborah.Howe@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.

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