Project Manager - Mental Health Reform Project

NSW Ambulance; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 138 000 - 156 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NSW Ambulance is seeking a Project Manager for the Mental Health Reform Project to support planning, coordination, and delivery of system-wide improvements across NSW. The role partners with internal and external stakeholders to manage activities, monitor milestones and ensure outcomes align with strategic objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee governance, risk management and reporting to inform decisions, and drive the transition of reform into Business as Usual operations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects or reform initiatives in health/government or similar.
• Experience managing scope, timelines, budgets, governance requirements.
• Proven ability influencing senior stakeholders across organisations.
• Experience supporting change management and large-scale transformation initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Plan, coordinate and deliver key reform initiatives within Mental Health Reform Project.
• Lead implementation and transition of reform into BAU operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project risks and dependencies.
• Provide accurate reporting to support decision-making and governance.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Risk management

Reporting

Executive communication

MS Office

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Description du poste

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

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.
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• 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***************@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 o...