Service Director Northern Beaches Mental Health
An opportunity to join the Mental Health Drug and Alchohol (MHDA) executive team as the Service Director for Northern Beaches Mental Health Service (NBMHS).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $3,322.15 -$3,716.20 per week
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ641518
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Mental Health Service
What you'll be doing
The Service Director, Northern Beaches Mental Health Service (NBMHS) reports to the Director, MHDA and has the delegated authority for the provision of Mental Health Services to the Northern Beaches Local Government Area (>300,000 people).
This position is responsible for the corporate, operational, clinical, and financial management of the NBMHS and delegated positions/teams/ portfolios/roles to a high standard and in consultation with the Director MHDA for the planning and development of the MHS within this positions remit.
The Service Director is responsible for the delivery of high performing, appropriate, safe, consumer centred, efficient services ensuring there is a culture of continuous improvement, risk management and evidenced based practice.
The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all professional and organisational obligations, relevant legislation, local/state policies and procedures and notifications in accordance with other legal and regulatory requirements.
As a leader you are expected to support the organisation achieve the aims of the safety management systems, to establish and maintain a positive health and safety culture in the workplace and to consult with workers and others when making decisions that may impact upon the health, safety and welfare of those in the workplace.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Significant clinical experience and competency, and demonstrated ability working at a senior management level, within a recognised health setting and/or post-graduate qualifications in management or working towards same.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and management in a complex, multi-disciplinary, changing and evolving mental healthcare service provision environment.
Demonstrated experience in successful and complex project/change management from inception through to evaluation and completion, including human resource, financial and risk management, partnering and the ability to develop, implement and evaluate associated evidence-based policies and procedures.
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For role related queries or questions contact Andrea Taylor on 0417 699 208.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 26 February 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 9th March 2026
