Senior Lead Service Capability (Mental Health Unit)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ663761
Applications Close: 27 May 2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Mental Health services, where your expertise will directly influence strategy, governance and service delivery across a dynamic and evolving health system.
As Manager, Strategy & Executive Support, you will work in close partnership with the Mental Health Executive, providing high-level strategic and operational support that ensures strong governance and the successful delivery of organisational priorities. This is a role for a proactive and forward-thinking professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about improving systems, services and outcomes for both consumers and staff. You will lead and coordinate a diverse portfolio of planning, reporting and project management activities that underpin key strategic objectives.
It is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into a strategic leadership position where their work will have a lasting and measurable impact. If you are driven by purpose, thrive in fast-paced environments and are ready to contribute at an executive level, this role offers the platform to make a difference. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary Qualifications in a Health or Management related discipline and/or equivalent experience working in a health service environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, review and coordinate complex reports, briefing papers, business cases and correspondence.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex information, data and trends to improve service capabilities or program / service delivery.
- Ability to contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, applying best practice and consumer centred approaches to strengthen service outcomes.
- Capability to design and implement structured programs that align with organisational priorities and improve consumer experience.
- Experience developing work plans, coordinating service activities and contributing to strategic planning processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, communicate effectively, build strong stakeholder relationships and solve problems.
- Ability to use computer applications as a management and operational tool, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, data analysis and literature searching.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Graham Miller on Graham.Miller@health.nsw.gov.au
