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
Requisition ID: REQ693292
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:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated skills in leadership and management within an adult community mental health care setting including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
3. Has undertaken and continues to engage in professional development to further advance their management and leadership competencies
4. 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.
5. A demonstrated understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation
6. A demonstrated understanding of quality improvement and the ability to manage change.
7. Good computer literacy skills
8. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application

Application close: 27 September 2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Bianca Prnjatovic on ••••@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 5 October 2026 and 9 October 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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📌 Clinical Manager, Team 2 Community Mental Health - ESMHS (Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney