Manager Strategic Projects

CRVCID688166This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. SMHS delivers a comprehensive range of public mental health services across Perth’s southern corridor, supporting individuals of all ages through community mental health centres, hospitals, and specialist programs.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here. Join SMHS Mental Health as Manager Strategic ProjectsSouth Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) is seeking a Manager Strategic Projects to lead high-impact initiatives that shape the future of mental health services across Perth’s southern corridor. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage key strategic projects aligned with SMHS and WA Health priorities—delivering outcomes that improve lives and strengthen communities.

You’ll oversee all phases of project delivery, from planning and stakeholder engagement to implementation and closure, while championing innovation, reform, and collaboration. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference, working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you're ready to lead with purpose and help transform mental health care, we’d love to hear from you. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.

Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Tim Leen at Timothy. Leen@health. wa. gov. au or 08 61526661If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Your Application Should IncludeA copy of your current CVA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Employee BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesFor further information click here.

EligibilityAre you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/11/2026. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4: 00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.