CareerPlan

Mental Health Service Manager

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented mental health services within the CLS program, ensuring safe and effective support for consumers.

Role type

Senior IC mental health service manager

Builds

Community-based mental health support services for consumers

Domain

Mental health / Community services

Required skills

People leadership, practice development, service improvement, CLS model implementation, recovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practice, risk management, care planning, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, continuous improvement, compliance management

Preferred skills

Mentoring staff, knowledge of NSW Mental Health Act, lived experience of mental health challenges or carer experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Lead the multidisciplinary team including Practice Lead and frontline staff; ensure consistent implementation of the CLS model; promote lived experience-informed practice and consumer co-design; strengthen supervision and professional development; maintain oversight of risk management and safeguarding; monitor service performance and KPIs; build relationships with clinicians, housing providers, and families; ensure compliance with policies and legislation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC