District Manager Perinatal, Child & Youth Mental Health Services - Location Negotiable within MNCLHD

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ700154
Advertising Closes: 4 November 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

About the Role

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of infants, children, young people and their families across the Mid North Coast.

As the District Manager, Perinatal, Child and Youth Mental Health Services (PCYMHS), you will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary workforce delivering vital mental health services across the district, including Perinatal Infant Mental Health Services (PIMHS), Getting on Track in Time (Got It!), Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Safeguards and Youth Health Initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Integrated Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, you will provide strategic direction and operational leadership to strengthen service delivery, drive innovation, and improve access to high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred care. You will lead service planning, workforce development, resource management, clinical governance, and continuous improvement, ensuring services are responsive to the evolving needs of children, young people, and families.

Working collaboratively with clinicians, senior leaders, consumers, carers, and community partners, you will champion integrated models of care, culturally safe practice, and improved outcomes for Aboriginal communities, contributing to Closing the Gap priorities. You will foster a supportive, accountable, and values-driven workplace culture that empowers teams to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care.

This is an opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to shape the future of perinatal, child and youth mental health services, influence strategic priorities and make a lasting difference to the wellbeing of communities across the Mid North Coast Local Health District.

This is a Full-Time permanent role based within the Mid North Coast Local Health District, with office locations in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.

About You

You are an experienced and strategic leader with a strong understanding of contemporary perinatal, child and youth mental health care within a public health setting. With relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, you bring a proven track record of senior-level leadership and management within a large, complex and diverse service environment.

You are a confident and collaborative leader who can navigate competing priorities, lead multidisciplinary teams and drive service improvement in a dynamic and evolving healthcare landscape. Your strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills enable you to address complex organisational challenges, make informed decisions and deliver effective, sustainable outcomes.

With highly developed interpersonal, communication, consultation and negotiation skills, you build trusted relationships and work effectively with clinicians, senior leaders, consumers, families, carers and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals. You are committed to high-quality, person-centred care and continuous improvement, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes that improve services for infants, children, young people and their families.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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