Senior Manager Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Location: Flexible – Newcastle, Erina, Tamworth, or Armidale
Hours: Full-time Ongoing
Annual Full-Time Equivalent Salary: $156,540 + super + salary packaging
Application Close Date: 4pm Monday 1 December 2025
Anticipated Start Date: 11 January 2026

Are you passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes in our communities? We’re seeking a Senior Manager Mental Health and Wellbeing Services to lead the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention strategic activities across the Hunter New England and Central Coast region.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact— leading a team who are responsible for the implementation of the delivery of Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention services as per Department of Health funding agreements, the Joint Regional Plan and the Safe and Health framework.

Why work for us?
We are a values-driven organisation, proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative, locally relevant solutions that improve health outcomes in our communities. Our recognition as the 2025 Hunter Business Awards Employer of Choice highlights our commitment to fostering a stimulating and supportive work environment.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 for entertainment

Hybrid work (up to 60% from home)

Generous leave – 5 additional days for family/community, 3 over Christmas, and the option to purchase extra leave

Health and wellbeing perks – EAP, Fitness Passport, Pride in Diversity membership

Professional development, driver training, and collaboration with passionate professionals

About the Role

As Senior Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, you will:

Lead strategic initiatives in Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD), and Suicide Prevention across the Hunter New England and Central Coast regions.

Manage a dedicated team delivering services aligned with Department of Health funding agreements, the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Joint Regional Plan, the HNECC Safe and Healthy framework and other strategic intentions.

Drive co-design, development, and implementation of activities under Commonwealth and State funding deeds.

Foster strong partnerships with HNELHD, CCLHD, NSW/ACT PHN Mental Health Network, and other key stakeholders.

Represent the PHN in strategic forums to improve outcomes for people facing mental health, AoD, and suicide prevention challenges.

Champion the PHN’s values of Respect, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, Cooperation, and Recognition.

What you will bring to the role

Tertiary qualifications in a Mental Health related field and extensive relevant experience in a Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

Demonstrated experience in the leadership of a team with a focus on strategic leadership.

An understanding of the current Mental Health and Suicide Prevention System, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service including services delivered by the non-government, Aboriginal Community-Controlled Sectors, primary and tertiary health services.

Demonstrated experience in managing professional stakeholder relationships and partnerships.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation, negotiation, consensus-building, data analysis and consultation skills.

How to Apply

Address the selection criteria (both essential and desirable) in your cover letter.

To view the Position Description, select “Apply” which will redirect you to another page where you can view it as a hyperlink on the right-hand side under details.

For more information, please contact Catherine Turner on 0428 492 203.

Anticipated start date for this position is on 11 January 2026.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation, we are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you.

Additional Information
*Portable leave and portable long service leave schemes do not apply to the PHN, for example NSW Health Portable Leave and the Community Services Industry (CSI) scheme.