Service Director, Health Service Manager Level 5 - St George MHS
Service Director, Health Service Manager Level 5 - St George Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to January 2028)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $173,345.00 - $193,906.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ669533
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: 5 July 2026
St George Mental Service is seeking interest from suitably qualified applicants for the temporary leave relief of the position of Service Director – St George Mental Health Service.
We require an engaging, experienced and qualified manager to join and lead our Mental Health team. The role provides senior leadership, strategic and senior operational management for staff working within the St George Mental Health Service. The Service Director is responsible for effective clinical, workforce and financial management of the service to support person centred care for our consumers. The position will function a member of the SESLHD Mental Health Service Executive and will work in partnership with the General Manager MHS and other MHS Service Directors to achieve the strategic and operational goals.
If you would like to be part of the management and development of the St George Mental Health Service into the future and contribute to service innovation resulting in positive consumer outcomes, we would welcome your application.
Where you'll be working
You will be based at St George Mental Health Service, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah.
Travel to other SESLHD MHS sites is required.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Role Requirements
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following criteria in your application:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health (Health Service Manager) with post graduate qualifications or relevant experience.
- Extensive experience in leadership and management of a Mental Health Service with demonstrated ability to develop, direct and lead a team in the achievement of organisational goals.
- Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources effectively and efficiently to ensure budget and performance targets are met.
- Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to National, State and LHD Mental Health policy directions and experience capability to apply these to the operational setting.
- Demonstrated conceptual and innovative problem solving skills for managing conflicting priorities and developing, implementing and monitoring recommendations and advice on policies, strategies and solutions across complex areas.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, verbal and written skills and demonstrated ability to consult, influence and negotiate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with consumers, carers and health related organisations in the non-government and government sector with a commitment and ability to achieve quality improvement outcomes.
- Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).
How to Apply
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Application close: 5 July 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Toni Ottavio on antonia.ottavio@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 13 July 2026 and 17 July 2026
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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Our values and commitment to diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employement of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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