Clinical Manager, Team 2 Community Mental Health - ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 days off per year

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Manager for the Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service. You will lead a multidisciplinary team within Adult Community Mental Health, focusing on recovery-oriented care and continuous improvement in a community setting.

The role requires strategic management, strong collaboration with clinicians, and commitment to professional development and consumer involvement in care planning.

Qualifications

• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications per NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
• AASW membership or registration for overseas social workers.
• AHPRA registration required; PsyBA registration for psychologists or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary adult community mental health team.
• Drive high-quality, recovery-oriented care and contribute to service innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce development and ongoing professional development within the team.
• Support consumer collaboration in care planning and safety improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Negotiation

Change management

Professional development

Education

AASW membership

AHPRA registration

PsyBA registration

Job description

Clinical Manager, Team 2 Community Mental Health - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (through to April 2027)

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Nurse Unit Manager Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4

Remuneration: $118,162.00 - $144,021.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Maroubra, Sydney

Applications close date: 27 September 2026

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician ready to take the next step into leadership? Or an established manager looking to lead a high-performing and supportive Community Mental Health team?

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and motivated leader to join our Adult Community Mental Health Service as a Clinical Manager. In this rewarding role, you will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, drive high-quality, recovery-oriented care, and contribute to service innovation and continuous improvement.

Join a progressive service that values collaboration, professional growth, person-centred care, and making a genuine difference in the lives of consumers, families, and carers.

If you're looking for a role where you can inspire others, influence positive change, and shape the future of community mental health services, we would love to hear from you.

If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Community Mental Health Team, Maroubra, ESMHS

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant (Nursing only).

Selection Criteria

• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award. Social Worker eligible for membership of AASW or Occupational Therapy with current registration with AHPRA. Registered Nurse/Midwife with current unrestricted registration with AHPRA and meet the requirement for NUM 1 grading under the NSW Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' State Award. Psychology registration with the PsyBA, along with completion of 12 months at the 9th year of service and thereafter point on the salary scale for Psychologists. For Clinical Psychologists, full Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), with endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology (or eligibility to progress towards the same), along with a minimum two-year full-time accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within an adult community mental health care setting including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Has undertaken and continues to engage in professional development to further advance their management and leadership competencies
• A demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management and delivery of adult community mental health care services with a focus on recovery-oriented and strengths approaches that incorporate consumer collaboration in care planning.
• A demonstrated understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
• A demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and the ability to manage change.
• Good computer literacy skills
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

Our values and commitment to diversity

Our CORE Values are 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.

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 [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Full Time positions
• 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 withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or 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‑[e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website