Clinical Manager, Team 4 - ESMHS

Clinical Manager, Team 4 Community - 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: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625912
Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 14 December 2025

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced Mental Health Clinician wanting to make the jump into management or experienced manager and want to lead a progressive Community Mental Health team? A fantastic opportunity awaits you to join our innovative, progressive and caring team.

The Clinical Manager is responsible for leadership provision to a multidisciplinary clinical mental health team (approx. 6 FTE) within the Adult Community Mental Health Service. The purpose of the Clinical Manager role is to:

Lead, direct and coordinate consumer care.
Ensure clinical practice is safe and efficient, maintaining standards of care through continual quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Lead and coordinated the clinical team.
Monitor the business and management functions and processes within the team.

The Clinical Manager ensures that the team provide comprehensive strengths based assessments with consumers and the formulation of time limited packages of care signed off by consumers and their care givers. These packages will detail the clinical mental health services and other wraparound supports to be provided.

They will also oversee the provision of high quality evidence based clinical services including assessment, care co-ordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for adults referred to the service with a mental illness or disorder.

The Clinical Manager maintains responsibilities for personal and professional development by participating in training/education activities, and performance reviews in order to continuously improve the level of and quality of service.

Manage delegated financial responsibilities, through the development and maintenance of appropriate strategies and effective allocation of resources, to ensure optimal health outcomes are managed within budget.

Comply with and implement the NSW Health Work Health and Safety Better Practice Procedures by identifying, assessing, eliminating/controlling and monitoring hazards and risks within the workplace, to the extent of delegated authority for the role.

For more information we encourage you to reach out to Lucy Pendray on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 15 December 2025 and 19 December 2025
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

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

Community Mental Health Team, Euroa Building, ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick.

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.

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)

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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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 [email protected] 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 ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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