Lead a skilled multidisciplinary mental health team

Build strong networks with health & NGO partners

Drive quality care and service innovation

Lead crisis mental health care, guide a skilled team, build partnerships and drive recovery-focused services. Apply Now! ⭐

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $133,112.74 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Parramatta Community Health Centre

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers diverse and innovative mental health services at Parramatta Community Health Centre (Jeffrey House).

Home to ICH, D&A, and Community Mental Health Teams

Includes Acute Care, Homeless Outreach and Clinical Care teams

Serves Auburn, Blacktown and wider Western Sydney

Delivers primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care

Committed to collaboration, respect, empowerment and quality

What you'll be doing
Join WSLHD Mental Health Services as Team Leader, Community Acute Care, providing leadership in crisis support and recovery-focused care.

Coordinate acute community mental health services

Lead a multidisciplinary clinical team

Manage staff, resources and rosters effectively

Foster partnerships with health and NGO providers

Drive quality improvement and service development

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Qualification: Degree in Nursing
Registration in line with Award requirements: Full Registration with AHPRA

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated understanding and experience of mental health acute assessment, triage, crisis management, short term case management & care coordination and the ability to work within the Community Acute Care Team model of care.

Demonstrated experience in the management of multidisciplinary teams, achieving performance KPIs through management of activity, finances and workforce.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and good interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated skills in developing and strengthening network partnerships to provide mental health care.

Demonstrated working knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act, 2007. Computer competence and literacy including the use of database systems.

Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing quality improvement activities with good results.

Current Unrestricted Drivers Licence valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ597798
Applications Close: 16th October 2025

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For inquiries about the role, contact Sarveswari Dharmakumar on 0450 579 054 / [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.