Project Manager - Mental Health Reform Project

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

Résumé du poste

NSW Health is seeking a Project Manager for the Mental Health Reform Project in Sydney. The role supports planning, coordination, and delivery of key reform initiatives to improve services and outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage milestones, risks and dependencies, engage senior stakeholders, and help transition reform into BAU operations with clear governance and reporting to enable informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects or reform initiatives in health or government.
• Strong governance, risk management and budgeting capabilities.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders across organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive reports.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams and BAU transitions.

Responsabilités

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of reform initiatives.
• Manage project activities, milestones, risks and issues.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders and prepare governance docs.
• Oversee transition of reform into BAU operations.
• Provide accurate reporting to support decision‑making.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk management

Reporting to executives

Change management

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

Need Further Information

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Bridie Treloar via **************@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.
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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 ***************@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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• Additionally, you can contact the NSW Ambulance Diversity & Inclusion Team at***************@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.