• Executive Level 2
• 6 vacant positions
• $127,763 to $161,021
• Ongoing and non-ongoing up to 3 years
• Sydney or Canberra location
• A merit pool will be established from this selection process to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing positions

The National Mental Health Commission has a range of exciting opportunities to help implement our vision for all people in Australia to lead a full and contributing life.

It’s an opportunity to make a difference.

Who we are

The Commission provides insight, advice and evidence on ways to continuously improve Australia’s mental health and suicide preventions systems, and acts as a catalyst for change to achieve these improvements.

The National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) is a new office being established to lead a national whole-of-government approach to suicide prevention and report on progress.  It will work in partnership across all levels of government and the suicide prevention sector to ensure a national, whole of governments approach to evidence based suicide prevention services and investment.

About the role

Directors are required to undertake work with a high level of complexity or sensitivity and operate under broad direction. They exercise a significant degree of independence and perform an important leadership role.

Employees at this level will be responsible for influencing and developing strategy, policies, priorities and operational practices in support of objectives based on high level decisionmaking and judgement.

Directors provide a high level of advice to the Executive as well as coordinating and assuming responsibility for highly complex or sensitive projects or work programs that have strategic, political and/or operational significance. Directors are also responsible for initiating, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and may lead a work team or teams.

We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience and skills across analysis, advice, stakeholder engagement and project management. They must have highly developed writing skills, with demonstrated experience in the preparation of clear and succinct written advice and content drawing together complex quantitative and qualitative information to produce a range of products. They must be capable of putting together and managing teams and promoting a positive workplace culture. They will have the ability to plan for and deliver results on time and budget, and manage competing priorities.

Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Pack https://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov.au/about/employment on the Commission’s website. 

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens.  Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-engagement checks including a police check. Candidates are encouraged to read the application pack on the Commission’s website to understand application requirements. All applications must be accompanied by the Commission’s candidate application form (on the website) and a pitch outlining your relevant skills and capabilities. 

Please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Director - Sydney / Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs.