Position
Aboriginal Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Services Manager
* Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027
* Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
* Remuneration: $132,236 to $150,222 – depending on qualifications
* Hours per Week: 38
* Requisition ID: REQ654884
* Application close: Sunday 24 May 2026 at 11.59pm
Targeted Recruitment
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Employer
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) – part of NSW Health.
About the Role
Drive transformative change in suicide prevention. As the Service Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative support services for individuals at risk of suicide and those impacted by suicide. You will collaborate with a network of healthcare professionals, community organisations, and Aboriginal-led initiatives to create a seamless continuum of care.
Responsibilities
* Strategic leadership: Overseeing the development and delivery of suicide prevention and aftercare programs.
* Collaboration: Building strong partnerships with hospitals, mental health organisations, and NGOs.
* Service improvement: Enhancing the visibility and accessibility of suicide prevention services.
* Community engagement: Fostering community resilience and support networks.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications in health discipline or equivalent work experience, with senior clinical experience and experience supervising clinicians and teams in relation to managing suicidal behaviours.
* Demonstrated experience in developing, coordinating, redesigning and implementing Aboriginal mental health programs/services with positive outcomes for the Aboriginal community.
* Leadership expertise – proven experience in leading and developing multi-discipline teams, fostering collaboration and cohesion to achieve shared goals.
* Innovative approach – track record of developing safe patient care initiatives, driving quality improvement through creative solutions and best practices.
* Change management – demonstrated knowledge in initiating and implementing changes to enhance clinical service delivery and outcomes.
* Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
* Applicants must have current Australian work rights.
Benefits
* Accrued day off each month.
* 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Paid parental leave.
* Salary packaging to increase take‐home pay.
* Novated leasing options.
* Relocation assistance (where eligible).
* Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport.
* Free flu vaccinations.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
* Access discounted private health insurance.
* Professional development and education.
* Secondment and career advancement opportunities across the District.
Cultural Supports
* NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision, networking with other Aboriginal staff and health professionals.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statements
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You are also welcome to reach out to the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one‐on‐one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. Category A positions: mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID‐19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID‐19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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