Adult Community Mental Health Services Manager

🧠 Lead Innovative Mental Health Care – Shape services that truly impact lives

🌍 District-Wide Influence – Drive change across Western Sydney

🤝 Build Strong Partnerships – Collaborate with gov & non-gov agencies

Lead transformational mental health services across Western Sydney Shape care models Drive partnerships Make real impact Apply Now!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $141,974 – $169,151 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers extensive healthcare services across Western Sydney. Join a team dedicated to:

• Providing primary and secondary care to Auburn, Blacktown, and surrounding LGAs.
• Delivering tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to "better health services" for all.
• Upholding values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
• Embracing a vision of innovation and quality in healthcare.

What you'll be doing
Join WSLHD Mental Health Services in a key leadership role driving better outcomes for adults living with severe mental illness across Western Sydney. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading clinical, operational and financial governance of ACMHS
• Guiding delivery of modern, recovery-focused care models
• Strengthening partnerships across government and non-government sectors
• Improving service integration and support for consumers, families and carers
• Based at Cumberland Hospital with travel across the district

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.

Essential Requirements:

License: NSW Driver's License 

Selection Criteria:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in mental health and/or health service management or equivalent relevant experience
2. Demonstrated strategic planning, workforce and service development skills and an understanding of clinical and corporate governance processes and systems, including quality, safety and practice improvement
3. Demonstrated significant experience in the delivery of efficient and effective mental health assessment, treatment, and care planning services
4. Demonstrated high-level communication (written & verbal), negotiation, coaching, and/or mentoring skills
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with a range of key stakeholders, e.g., NDIS, HASI, Group Homes, General Practitioners, inpatient and community mental health teams, consumers, and carers
6. Demonstrated understanding of contemporary models of mental health care and the principles of person-centred, trauma-informed recovery and psychosocial rehabilitation in mental health
7. Extensive experience working with people affected by mental health illness, cognitive disorders/ syndromes, ageing issues, and co-existing physical conditions

Requisition ID: REQ575362
Applications Close: 3^rd July 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• 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 Carlton Quartly on 0458 168 066 or Carlton.Quartly@health.nsw.gov.au