Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Unit/Directorate: Mental Health Public Health and Dental Services (MHPHDS) - State Forensic Mental Health Service
This vacancy is for a Fixed Term Full-Time or Part-Time appointment until 31/12/2025. What is our Senior Project Officer role? We are looking for a suitably qualified, highly motivated individual with appropriate knowledge and experience to join our amazing State Forensic Mental Health Service team at Graylands Hospital.
The Senior Project Officer (Youth) will undertake key redesign and reform initiatives related to the implementation of the Criminal Law Mental Impairment Act 2023 (CLMI) and service delivery development with the Child and Adolescent Forensic Service (CAFS), Youth Detention, and Links Children's Court services within the State Forensic Mental Health Service (SFMHS). The Senior Project Officer is an integral contributor to the planning, presentation, and delivery of key components of these projects in consultation with the Forensic Mental Health Project Manager and relevant Team Leads. Liaison and support for complex clinical and external stakeholder relationships is essential. Excellent communication skills are important as this role involves preparation of staff and consumer communications. Understanding of project management and service delivery documentation, including comprehensive risk analysis, governance frameworks, and communication plans is critical to the role.
Responsibilities: Setting up the new CLMI Interagency and Case Coordination Team within SFMHS Establishing service level mechanisms to meet the requirements of the new CLMI Establishing processes for the new Interagency Coordination and Case Coordination Team Contributing to the development of learning and training packages on the CLMI Act 2023 Contributing to non-CLMI aspects of forensic mental health service delivery and development Relevant clinical service knowledge is desired for this position. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Martin Nguyen on 089333 2296 or to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
What we offer: NMHS supports flexible working practices, and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
Salary packaging to reduce taxable income Flexible leave arrangements Flexible working arrangements Discounted public transport Continuous learning Paid study leave Diverse and inclusive culture A smoke-free environment Professional and location-based allowances We think you'll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.
Interested to join our team? Applicants are required to apply online at so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF) A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed-term appointment, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorized delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Martin Nguyen on 089333 2296 or email
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application.
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