Team Leader (Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Psychologist) - Canterbury CORE Team, Community Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist/Social Worker Level 5, Clinical Psychologist
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ638891
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Community Mental Health Service is committed to the provision of quality health services to the mental health community. We aim to deliver mental health services which, through research and innovative commitments, sets standards that are emulated by other national and international organisations. We aim to lead through achievement and innovation in clinical practice, research, teaching, training, and management. We are committed to developing the highest skills in our community mental health staff through the LHD's pioneering Diploma of Mental Health program,
structured workplace competency development program, and supervision programs.
The Team Leader of the Adult Community Mental Health Core Team is responsible for the management and coordination of an integrated multi-disciplinary recovery oriented, trauma informed, and evidence based mental health team. This includes effective access and discharge procedures, rostering, operational and strategic planning.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Recognised qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Clinical Psychology and current registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Extensive clinical experience in mental health, and health service management including demonstrated advanced level practice and supervision skills; service planning; implementation; and evaluation.
- Extensive experience in contemporary community mental health and commitment to management and treatment of consumers with significant mental health issues and disabilities in a community setting including experience in application of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
- Current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits
- .Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and anual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Terri Patton via email at on Terri.Patton@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Applications Close: 14 February 2026
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