Lead, influence and make a lasting difference in rural mental health care.
Remuneration: $79,171.07 - $80,966.53 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 5
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ639485
Applications Close: Sunday, 1st March 2026
Interviews are planned for 6th March 2026.
Where You'll Be Working
The New England North West Mental Health Service (NENW MHS) delivers high‐quality, person‐centred mental health care across a diverse geographic footprint, spanning larger regional centres through to smaller rural and remote communities. Our service plays a vital role in supporting some of the most geographically dispersed populations in NSW, and we are committed to ensuring equitable access to safe, effective and compassionate care.
Within this environment, you will be working closely with the wider NENW leadership and administrative teams, who pride themselves on being collaborative, supportive and deeply committed to service excellence. Our workplace culture is grounded in respect, teamwork and a shared dedication to improving outcomes for consumers, carers and communities.
We are seeking an innovative, solutions‐focused administrative leader who is motivated by the challenge of strengthening access to services across rural areas. You will be welcomed into a team that values initiative, open communication and continuous improvement, and you will play a key role in shaping and driving positive change across the service.
About The Role
In this role as the Administration Team Leader, you will be the most senior administrative officer within the New England North West Mental Health Service (NENW MHS). You will play a pivotal role in providing high‐level administrative and clerical support to the NENW MHS Service Manager and Clinical Director, enabling them to achieve key objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.
Beyond direct executive support, this position offers the opportunity to oversee and coordinate administrative resources across the entire NENW MHS. You will lead a diverse team of administration officers working across multiple sites and service streams, ensuring consistent, high‐quality administrative support that underpins effective service delivery. This is a role where your leadership, organisation and problem‐solving skills will directly contribute to strengthening the administrative foundation of the service.
The successful candidate will be well supported by the NENW MHS Service Manager and Clinical Director, and will have opportunities to connect with and draw on the expertise of the broader HNE MHS administration team lead. They will also benefit from strong links with the wider HNE MHS professional networks, ensuring access to guidance, peer support and shared resources across the district.
About You
In this role, we are seeking a candidate who brings a strong blend of leadership capability, administrative expertise and the personal attributes needed to support a complex, geographically diverse mental health service. The successful candidate will be someone who can confidently lead people, manage competing priorities and contribute to a culture of excellence across the New England North West Mental Health Service.
The Person Who Thrives In This Role Will Be
* A confident and supportive leader
* Highly organised and adaptable
* Proactive and solutions‐focused
* Committed to service excellence
* Comfortable working across a large and diverse region
* Motivated by improving access and outcomes for rural communities
You will bring the essential leadership and communication skills from day one, while being supported to grow their technical knowledge of NSW Health systems and mental health service operations.
What We Can Offer You
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‐time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part‐time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well‐being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
* 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.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
* Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support.
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