Community Team Manager - Manning Mental Health Service
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 + 12.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Manning Mental Health Service
Closing date: Sunday the 11th of January
Interview & Start Date: January 2026
About The Role
The Community Team Manager provides clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred mental health care. This role leads a multidisciplinary team, manages resources to achieve service delivery targets, and contributes to planning and performance across the Mental Health Service.
Responsibilities
* Act as a key interface between senior managers and frontline staff, ensuring strong two‑way communication.
* Lead and support the team using evidence‑based practice to achieve high‑quality mental health outcomes.
* Coordinate performance management, provide feedback and build staff capability.
* Manage conflict constructively and foster a respectful, cohesive workplace culture.
* Lead operational planning and implement strategies to achieve KPIs and service priorities.
* Manage resources effectively to meet budget and service delivery targets.
* Oversee recruitment, induction, professional development and staff performance processes.
Qualifications
* You hold a Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology (or working towards Clinical Masters), Nursing, Social Work, or Counselling with eligibility for relevant professional registration/association.
* Eligibility to drive in NSW and access to a vehicle.
* You demonstrate confident and collaborative leadership with the ability to build effective, respectful team cultures.
* You excel at coaching, mentoring and developing staff, particularly through periods of change or service growth.
* You communicate clearly and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* You are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred mental health services.
* You have strong problem‑solving skills and can respond quickly and effectively to operational challenges.
* You can prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands in a dynamic clinical environment.
* You understand and apply evidence‑based practice to support decision‑making and service improvement.
* You are results‑focused, with a proven ability to meet KPIs and deliver outcomes within defined resources.
Why HNELHD?
Hunter New England Local Health District offers a supportive, flexible and innovative working environment. Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Manning region while making a real difference to your community.
We Offer
* Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full‑time employees
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
* Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non‑clinical teams
* A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect
Additional Resources
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch at .
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: .
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full‑time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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