Head of Psychological Services

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Psychological Services in Sydney. The role involves leading psychological programs, managing teams, and driving innovation in service delivery. Candidates must have strong leadership skills and proven experience in mental health programs. A competitive salary package is offered, with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in designing and delivering psychological or mental health programs.
  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage clinical and operational teams.
  • Strategic mindset with a track record of driving business growth and service innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic and operational performance of psychological programs across all service lines.
  • Drive service quality, financial outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance management for clinical and operational staff.

Skills

Leadership skills
Communication skills
Emotional intelligence
Strategic mindset

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, mental health, or related discipline

Job description

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Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment provided pay range

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Base pay range

A$140,000.00/yr - A$160,000.00/yr

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On Offer:

  • Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
  • Novated car leasing available
  • Hybrid flexibility – work from home up to 2 days per week
  • A senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape and expand the delivery of psychological injury prevention and recovery services.
  • Strategic oversight across multiple business units with the ability to drive innovation and business growth.
  • Collaborative executive team environment focused on service excellence and measurable outcomes.

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join their executive team as Head of Psychological Services. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of psychological services that support recovery and prevention of psychological injuries.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the strategic and operational performance of psychological programs across all service lines.
  • Driving service quality, financial outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance management for clinical and operational staff.
  • Partnering with business development and account management teams to support customer success and drive growth.
  • Providing high-level advice to leadership on psychological service delivery and operational excellence.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in designing and delivering psychological or mental health programs, ideally in a healthcare or return-to-work setting.
  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage clinical and operational teams.
  • Strategic mindset with a track record of driving business growth and service innovation.
  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and executive stakeholders.
  • High-level communication, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology, mental health, or a related discipline.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Business Development, Management, and Health Care Provider
  • Industries
    Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Public Health

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