Team Manager Community Mental Health - Temora
Team Manager, Community Mental Health
In this leadership role, you will manage and support a skilled team across CAMHS, Youth, Adult, Older Persons, Peer, Aboriginal, and Drug & Alcohol specialties. You will guide the delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented, person-centred care while ensuring strong alignment with district priorities and service models.
Working closely with clinical leaders, you will oversee service coordination, staff development, performance management, and resource allocation. You will also drive quality improvement, support safety initiatives, manage financial and operational KPIs, and foster collaboration with community partners and inpatient services to ensure seamless consumer care.
To find out more, please review the Position Description
Requisition ID: REQ624265
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Remuneration: $132,236.00 – $150,222.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Applications Close: 11 January 2025
Location: Temora Health Service
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications in nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy or a related discipline, with current AHPRA registration or eligibility for relevant professional membership.
Strong clinical experience in mental health and drug & alcohol services.
Demonstrated leadership capability, including staff management, overseeing clinical practice standards and driving service improvement.
Excellent communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to person-centred care, recovery principles, and working collaboratively with consumers, carers, families and partners.
A valid NSW Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and Class C driver’s licence.
About Us
Are you an experienced mental health professional ready to lead a multidisciplinary team and drive meaningful change in community care? Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a dynamic and committed Team Manager – Community Mental Health to oversee a diverse range of Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) services in Temora.
We are an inclusive and committed team that promotes staff wellbeing and development and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Support staff wellbeing and safe recovery at work across our health district.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance.
Relocation considerations
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Anna Dunbar, Deputy District Manager Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol on 0403 043647 or via anna.dunbar@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Make a Change. Make a Difference.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District 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+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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