Project Manager (Health Manager Lvl 3) - SWSLHD Towards Zero Suicides Project - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service, Liverpool
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,534.29 - $2,878.99 per week
Requisition ID: REQ618655
Application Close Date: 16/11/2025
Interview Date Range: 19/11/2025 – 26/11/2025
Contact Details: Patrick Parker – 0409 920 125 | Patrick.Parker@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
We are excited to be recruiting a Towards Zero Suicides (TZS) Project Manager to develop the SWSLHD TZS initiatives.
The service is seeking a Project Manager with experience delivering both new co-designed community mental health services as well as district wide cultural change and training initiatives.
This position will work across Macarthur and Liverpool, supporting staff to deliver compassionate and empathetic care. The successful applicant will find themselves working a Trauma-Informed, Recovery Oriented, Strengths-Based way.
If you are excited about joining a service that tests what is possible and are interested in getting involved in research and evaluation opportunities to inform how this service develops, apply now!
For more information on this state wide initiative, see this link: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/Services-Towards-Zero-Suicides.aspx.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What You'll be Doing
The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to p rovide expert advice, professional leadership, project management and education on all facets of development of a comprehensive change strategy and project plan and framework to support implementation of the “Towards Zero Suicide Initiatives” across South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.
These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health related discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in clinical redesign.
- Can you describe your experience in leading complex mental health services? How have you applied structured change management methodologies and co-design principles to ensure inclusive, culturally responsive and sustainable services for diverse communities?
- How have you successfully engaged diverse stakeholders—including people with lived experience, clinicians, NGOs, and government bodies—in the development and implementation of mental health initiatives? Provide examples of how you built partnerships, managed risks, and ensured effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
