Northern Sydney Local Health District
Reference number REQ642476 Occupation MHDA Team Lead Work type Full-Time Location Sydney - North/North West Salary Information $135826.04 - $138534.1 Closing date 01 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Innovative Mental Health Line Manager, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services is required for this leadership position within a small team that provides mental health triage for consumers accessing mental health services. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 5
Remuneration: Based on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ642476
Nurse Manager (Grade : $2604.21 - $2667.53 per week
Allied Health Professionals (Level : $2,604.21 - $2,667.53 per week
Clinical Psychologist: $2177.46 - $2654.00 per week
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
1800 Mental Health Line, Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde
What you'll be doing
You will e providing management leadership and clinical guidance for mental health clinicians working within a small dedicated team.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
* Tertiary qualifications as per clinical discipline (nursing, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, social work) with full AHPRA registration or eligibility for membership with AASW and post graduate management qualifications or relevant experience. Allied Health roles will have recent extensive post graduate experience as a Level 2 or above.
* Extensive clinical experience in Mental Health and demonstrated knowledge of issues in relation to quality mental health customer service delivery.
* Demonstrated skills in operational leadership of a team including rostering, quality improvement initiatives, change management, workforce professional development and review of policies and procedures within a health environment.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Richard Berman 0404 830 169 or Richard.Berman@health.nsw.gov.au
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. 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: 1 March 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 2 March 2026