District Manager Broken Hill Adult Community Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol

Qualified for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to $10,000 under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, paid fortnightly on a pro‑rated basis.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 – $156,231 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Broken Hill

- Opportunity to work on the frontline with a supportive team dedicated to delivering an outstanding patient experience
- Growth through ongoing learning and development
- Exposure to diverse roles outside of major urban centres

What you'll be doing:

The CMHT manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day operational requirements and leadership of clinical services within the Far West LHD, providing Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services to local communities. The community manager reports to the Deputy Director Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services.

What is on offer:

- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- 12 paid ADOs per year
- Fitness Passport
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) with up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals & entertainment, and relocation assistance
- Novated leasing
- Professional development through frequent online and face‑to‑face learning opportunities

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications, current AHPRA registration, high‑level clinical experience within relevant mental health services,



including management experience and responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing team capability and capacity, incorporating feedback through co‑design processes.
- High level organisational skills, change management skills and adaptable work practice to meet the demands of service delivery.
- Demonstrated human resource management skills, including performance improvement, identifying strengths, and managing self in a quick‑paced environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance frameworks and their application to day‑to‑day operations.
- Demonstrated behaviours that reinforce the CORE values of our organisation: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, with all stakeholders, colleagues, direct reports, patients and consumers.
- Valid unrestricted driving licence for NSW/Australia and willingness to travel as required.

Applications Close: 6th August 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Far West Local Health District is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a working environment that values diversity and welcomes people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 District Manager Broken Hill Adult Community Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Broken Hill