Clinical Director Parent Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (PIEC-MH) Services | Permanent Full-time Monday to Friday | Tresillian
Clinical Director Parent Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (PIEC-MH) Services | Permanent Full-time Monday to Friday | Tresillian
Reference Number: Tresillian 34/2026
Employment Status: Permanent Full-time 38 hours per week (not Public Holidays)
Vaccination Category: Category A
Enterprise Agreement: The Names NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations Professional and Associated Staff Agreement
Location: Negotiable in NSW Metropolitan and Regional Areas only
Salary: The equivalent of Health Professional Level 6 or Health Manager Level 3 (depending on professional group)
The Clinical Director PIEC-MH Services is responsible to the Executive Director Clinical Services for the overall management and coordination of the services provided by the mental health clinicians (direct reports) in all Tresillian NSW metro and regional services, the ACT and Tasmania services.
The position, in conjunction with the Executive Director Clinical Services, is also responsible for the planning and development needs of the mental health and wellbeing services from a financial, organisational, physical and human resource perspective for the team of social workers, psychologists, clinical psychologists and other allied health clinicians.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Qualification as an Allied Health Professional. Must have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (if applicable) and/or eligibility for membership of a relevant peak body professional association.
2. Demonstrated evidence of extensive clinical and management experience in Child and Family Mental Health Services.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and operational management with an emphasis on human, financial, physical and information resources within a team.
4. Demonstrated ability to negotiate resolutions and manage conflict; creating and maintaining a positive engaged workplace culture in a milieu of dynamic and constant change.
5. Demonstrated advanced communication skills (both written and oral), including data monitoring and reporting, and demonstrated competence in the use of electronic information systems.
6. Proven experience in clinical service planning, with a strong focus on client care coordination that reflects an integrated service approach with the local health and NGO partners.
7. Post graduate qualifications in health services management and/or equivalent experience with a willingness to work towards post graduate experience in management.
8. Current NSW Drivers Licence, with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities.
About us
The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies, trading as Tresillian, is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in 1918 to coordinate early child and maternal health care services in New South Wales (NSW). Tresillian is now the largest early child and family health and parenting service in Australia, operating from more than 25 centres across NSW, the ACT and Tasmania.
Tresillian is a Certified Child Safe Leader and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where children’s rights are recognised and championed.
Tresillian operates throughout NSW, the ACT and Tasmania providing early parenting services including health and parenting assessments; parenting advice; education; and support to families via a range of service delivery models including centre-based day programs, home visiting, telehealth, helpline, internet, virtual residential and face to face residential services. In addition, Tresillian provides education, training, and consultancy across a range of sectors including within the health care service and higher education. For further information on Tresillian, please visit our website https://www.tresillian.org.au
The successful applicant will require a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check
Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with Tresillian is subject to having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation History Complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the Policy Directive.
What We Offer:
· Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year and Meal & Entertainment on top of this amount utilising an additional $2,650 (as a Not-for-profit and registered Health Promotion Charity).
· Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs, including access to study leave, extended child and family health practice skills for clinicians and a biannual Tresillian conference.
· Applicants transferring from NSW Health or another Affiliated Health Organisation may transfer their leave entitlements to Tresillian.
· Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
· Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff.
How to apply: Interested applicants need to email the following documentation directly to the contact person provided: 1) Cover letter addressing the selection criteria. 2) Curriculum Vitae. 3) Name and contact details of two referees (phone and email).
For further enquiries regarding the positions or a copy of the job description please contact: Director Clinical Operations I Ms Leanne Daggar I Tresillian | Phone: (02) 9123 8977 | Mobile: 0439 845 315 | Email: Leanne.Daggar@health.nsw.gov.au
