Employment Type: Temporary Full Time to 28/3/21 with possibility of an extension dependent on funding
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $113,735 - $129,658 pa
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ181598

Location: Wollongong

Closing Date: 23 August 2020

What you'll be doing

Manage and oversee the transition of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Mental Health Telephone Triage Program in collaboration with NSW Ministry of Health and the external provider. Develop and implement best practice procedures and activities for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District to support the achievement of overall program objectives.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and permanent full-time and part-time positions.

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

For further information visit: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience. Experience and record of achievement in managing the development, implementation, evaluation and refinement of state-wide quality and safety improvement strategies, priorities and programs in mental health will be highly regarded.
Demonstrated high-level understanding of the delivery of care within the NSW health system and expert knowledge of current and emerging areas of clinical quality and patient safety. Significant knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation impacting on national mental health matters.
Superior conceptual and analytical skills including demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, develop and analyse output from databases. Interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports rapidly and accurately to a variety of audiences, and provide innovative solutions to complex issues.
Demonstrated superior stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills including extensive experience leading, persuading, motivating and negotiating at senior levels; actively developing strategic partnerships; and engaging and influencing key stakeholders to adopt and implement methodology and initiatives.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills including proven ability to deal with people at all levels from a wide-range of professional backgrounds to achieve optimal business outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership skills including demonstrated experience developing the capability of health systems, the ability to establishing, and monitoring the achievement of clear performance objectives, coaching staff, and foster a collegial, professional work environment
Demonstrated skills and experience in project management, managing all aspects, including research, development, review and evaluation.
Significant experience in leading the development of, analysing and evaluation of policy and other projects in a multi-disciplinary environment

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For role related queries or questions contact Adam Bryant on Adam.Bryant@health.nsw.gov.au

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