Service Manager North Shore Ryde Child and Youth Mental Health Service
An opportunity has come up for the suitable candidate to work in the position of health service manager in a dynamic, excellent driven and collaborative Child and Youth mental Health Service (CYMHS) within Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). Come and be part of research driven executive team leading in care provision to young people and their families within the North Shore and Ryde catchment area.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,534.30 - $2,879.00 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656420
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
The position is based at Royal North Shore Hospital, CYMHS
What you'll be doing
MHDA Declaration: Each person's unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health drug and alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience. MHDA Statement of Intention: The intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence based practices and collaboration. This position is responsible for the day to day clinical and administrative functioning of the NSR CYMHS services. This person is also expected to take a leadership role in the planning of Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) in conjunction with the Clinical Director and the Service Director CYMHS. The position is responsible for representing CYMHS on a number of cross area and multidisciplinary committees and working parties. The position will have delegated to it leadership and management of particular priority areas or projects for service provision according to the portfolio management structure of Child and Youth Mental Health Services. The position will participate in an on call after hours rotating roster through the CYMHS Executive and will backfill the position of Service Director when requested.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant experience in the management and leadership of child and /or youth mental health services, particularly within a community mental health setting.
- Relevant post-graduate qualification, working towards and/or equivalent relevant experience including demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality and clinical practice improvement, safety improvement programs and risk management strategies in a mental health context or Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality and clinical practice improvement, safety improvement programs and risk management strategies in a mental health context or capacity to develop this.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ayisha Chitakunye on Ayisha.Chitakunye@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 30 April 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 25 May 2026
