Senior CAMHS Leader: Strategic Mental Health Services

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and working conditions

Salary packaging with fringe benefits

Flexible working conditions

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Physiotherapists

Relocation assistance up to $12K (for/

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to lead the CAMHS Specialist Services portfolio, including Eating Disorders, Youth Outreach and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy programs. You will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership to ensure high‑quality, consumer‑centred care and strong governance.

We are looking for an experienced leader with strong communication skills and a proven ability to influence teams in a complex health environment, committed to improving

Qualifications

• Current registration under the Working with Vulnerable People Act 2011 is required (for Social Workers).
• Compliance with Canberra Health Services vaccination policy.
• Compliance with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across CAMHS specialist services.
• Lead service development, workforce planning, quality improvement and multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive business planning, service innovation and organisational priorities.
• Advocate for improved outcomes for children, adolescents and young people.

Job description

Canberra Health Services is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager to lead the CAMHS Specialist Services portfolio, including Eating Disorders, Youth Outreach and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy programs. You will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership to ensure high‑quality, consumer‑centred care and strong governance.

We are looking for an experienced leader with strong communication skills and a proven ability to influence teams in a complex health environment, committed to improving