Community Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Team Manager - Deniliquin
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Posted 8 days ago
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time position
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $142,254.44 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ591624
Applications Close: 8 August 2025
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Deniliquin
Are you a dedicated leader with unwavering commitment looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Leaders who are ready for a new adventure.
Deniliquin is an aquatic playground on the beautiful Edward River, a tributary of the Murray River. The perfect escape for waterskiing, wakeboarding and fishing, as well as bushwalking, cycling and golf, this waterside town. So much to do and see.
Want to know more about the community of Deniliquin? Visit us here.
About the role:
The Community Team Manager is responsible for management and leadership of the multidisciplinary Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service, including CAMHS, Youth, Adult, Older Persons, Peer, Aboriginal and Drug and Alcohol as distinct specialties, ensuring that each is well supported to provide excellent care to the community and achieve relevant service outcomes.
The position provides high level strategic alignment to the MHDA district plans and direction, communication of these with the team and leads change processes.
To see all role requirements please review the position description.
What MLHD offer:
- Incentives - $10,000 sign on bonus under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, and up to $5,000 each year.
- Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
- Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Be a confident / consciousness leader with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
- Hold relevant Australian standard qualification / License in line with your qualification
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Ensure to include a current Resume and Cover letter.
Please contact Sharlene Brown, Acting Senior Manager Community Mental Health drug and alcohol [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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About Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Wellness is our goal
Excellence is our passion
Our people are our future
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has released a new Strategic Plan, which focuses our priorities for the next three to five years. The MLHD Board has released the MLHD Strategic Plan 2016-2021.
The focus is on wellness and seizing every opportunity to work in partnership with consumers to build and maintain wellness. The objective is to enable MLHD to be the best place to work, lead, practise, volunteer, teach, learn and grow.
We have embarked on a number of initiatives to improve future service delivery including a focus on priority areas:
Focusing on wellness
Aspiring to excellence
Investing in our people
Working together in partnership
The Strategic Plan provides clear priorities and a solid commitment to meet or exceed the expectations of consumers in all care settings.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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