Director of Allied Health - Mental Health

• Executive leadership role shaping allied health across NSW’s largest mental health service

• Lead transformation within a world‑class, integrated mental health system

• Based at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta with district-wide travel

Lead the Allied Health team within NSW’s largest Mental Health Service. WSLHD Mental Health Service is delivering a once‑in‑a‑generation transformation, transitioning Australia’s oldest mental health hospital into a new, purpose‑built, integrated facility. 

This executive leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape strategic direction and improve outcomes for people experiencing mental illness across Western Sydney. Join a motivated and transformative leadership team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 7 Grade 3  
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta with an expectation to travel across the district

Where you'll be working
You’ll be based at Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta, part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) – NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility. The service is undergoing a once‑in‑a‑generation transformation as part of the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead.

You’ll join a values‑driven organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and excellence in care, serving diverse communities across Western Sydney.

• Australia’s largest mental health service within a leading public health district

• A dynamic executive team driving system‑wide reform and innovation

• Strong commitment to CORE values, workforce development and inclusion

• Integrated service spanning primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care

• Opportunity to influence future models of care at district and state level

What you'll be doing 
As a key member of the Senior Executive Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Allied Health services within Mental Health, partnering closely with Medical and Nursing leadership to improve outcomes for consumers and communities.

You will:

• Lead, manage and coordinate allied health services across the Mental Health portfolio

• Drive strategic, clinical, workforce and financial planning aligned to service priorities

• Provide executive‑level advice on allied health governance, models of care and performance

• Build a sustainable, high‑performing multidisciplinary workforce through strong people leadership

• Champion safe, evidence‑based practice, research, education and continuous improvement

You will also participate in the executive on‑call roster and contribute to district‑wide allied health strategy as a member of the Allied Health Executive.

Make a difference with NSW Health

If you’re an experienced allied health leader ready to influence large‑scale mental health transformation, this is your opportunity to shape the future of care in Western Sydney.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health and relevant professional registration. Where professional registration does not exist, membership or eligibility for practising membership of relevant peak professional body/association would be acceptable.

2. Post graduate qualifications in health services management/ equivalent experience/ willingness to work towards post graduate experience in management

3. Broad high-level clinical and operational management experience within a complex mental health environment with demonstrated experience in strategic thinking processes

4. Demonstrated, knowledge and experience in management of complex human resource and administrative matters

5. Demonstrated high level leadership skills in problem solving/negotiation and change management

6. Demonstrated experience in budgetary and financial management within allocated resources

7. Proven interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills

8. Proven skills and experience in facility and clinical service planning, patient safety and quality systems and patient flow management

Requisition ID:  REQ652405
Applications Close: 29th April 2026

Need more information ?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Juanita Taylor, General Manager MHS, on WSLHD-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au