Clinical Manager, Acute Care Team, (ACT) Community Mental Health - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to March 2027)Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5Remuneration: $80,452.00 - $139,188.00 per annum, plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ644741Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications close date: 8 March 2026To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced clinician and Operational Manager, to work as part of the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service to lead and support our adult community Mental Health teams and services.
About the Role
The Service Manager participates as a member of the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service management team and is responsible for: the effective and efficient management of all teams within Adult Community Mental health service; guiding the delivery of optimal recovery focused and strengths based consumer care, through collaborative partnerships with other teams, services and organisations involvement in strategic planning, project development and continuous improvement of practice standards and services.
For more information we encourage you to contact Lucy Pendray on lucy.pendray@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 16 March 2026 and 20 March 2026.
Where you'll be working
Euroa Building, ESMHS, located on The Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick. Close to public transport cafes, beaches and a great lifestyle.
Additional Information and Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
* Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable (Nursing only)
Selection Criteria
* Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration, Registered Psychologist with AHPRA registration, Social Worker eligible for registration with AASW, Occupational Therapist with AHPRA registration.
* Ability to manage and direct the delivery of services in a complex mental health setting.
* Extensive experience and knowledge of contemporary issues and priorities in mental health services.
* Demonstrated skills in clinical leadership, performance review and supervision.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent computer skills.
* Ability to perform complex and critical discipline specific clinical worker with a high level of professional knowledge and by exercising substantial professional judgement.
More Information
Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position.
Our CORE Values
Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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