Team Leader CAMHS
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ568719
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia (only a 2 hour flight from Sydney) with everything you need right at your front door! Broken Hill is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
- Opportunity to make your mark in this new position within a truly supportive team
- Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
- The CAMHS manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational requirements and leadership of clinical services within the Far West LHD providing Mental Health Drug and Alcohol services to local communities.
- The community manager reports to the Deputy Director Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services.
What is on offer
- 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)
- 12 paid ADO's a year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses +$2.6k for meals and entertainment
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications with current AHPRA registration, and significant clinical experience within relevant mental health service including management experience and responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience leading, and developing the capability and capacity of a team whilst incorporating feedback through co-design processes.
- High level organisational skills, change management skills and flexible work practice to meet the needs of service delivery which is demanding and changeable.
- Demonstrated Human Resource management that includes performance improvement, identifying strengths of the team and managing self in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance frameworks and how they apply to the day-to-day operations.
- Demonstrated behaviours that reinforce the CORE values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment. Demonstrating these behaviours with all stakeholders, colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers and those that care for them.
- Valid unrestricted driving license for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
The Welcome Experience
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Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Denise Jack on Denise.Jack1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 8/5/2025
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
