This is a Community Team Manager - Manning Mental Health Service role with Hunter New England Local Health District based in Taree, NSW, AU Hunter New England Local Health District Role Seniority - mid level More about the Community Team Manager - Manning Mental Health Service role at Hunter New England Local Health District Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 12.5% Super Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ627214 Location: Manning Mental Health Service Closing date: Sunday the 11th of January Interview & Start Date: January 2026 Are you an experienced mental health professional seeking a leadership role where you can influence service delivery, support a skilled workforce and make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of your community? HNELHD is looking for a dynamic Community Team Manager to lead our Manning Community Mental Health Service. About The Role The Community Team Manager provides clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred mental health care. This role leads a multidisciplinary team, manages resources to achieve service delivery targets, and contributes to planning and performance across the Mental Health Service. As The Community Team Manager, You Will Act as a key interface between senior managers and frontline staff, ensuring strong two-way communication. Lead and support your team using evidence-based practice to achieve high-quality mental health outcomes. Coordinate performance management, provide feedback and build staff capability. Manage conflict constructively and foster a respectful, cohesive workplace culture. Lead operational planning and implement strategies to achieve KPIs and service priorities. Manage resources effectively to meet budget and service delivery targets. Oversee recruitment, induction, professional development and staff performance processes. About You You are an experienced and motivated mental health professional with a passion for leading high-performing teams and improving outcomes for consumers and their families. You are an experienced and motivated mental health professional with a passion for leading high-performing teams and improving outcomes for consumers and their families. You hold a Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology (or working towards Clinical Masters), Nursing, Social Work, or Counselling with eligibility for relevant professional registration/association. Eligibility to drive in NSW and access to a vehicle You demonstrate confident and collaborative leadership with the ability to build effective, respectful team cultures. You excel at coaching, mentoring and developing staff, particularly through periods of change or service growth. You communicate clearly and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health services. You have strong problem-solving skills and can respond quickly and effectively to operational challenges. You can prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands in a dynamic clinical environment. You understand and apply evidence-based practice to support decision-making and service improvement. You are results-focused, with a proven ability to meet KPIs and deliver outcomes within defined resources. Why HNELHD? Hunter New England Local Health District offers a supportive, flexible and innovative working environment. Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Manning region while making a real difference to your community. We Offer Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) Salary packaging – up to $11,600 novated leasing options Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Renae Blanch on Renae.Blanch@health.nsw.gov.au Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! Show more Show less Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Hunter New England Local Health District team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚕️ Leading a multidisciplinary team Managing performance Implementing strategies Key Strengths Leadership Clinical expertise Communication ️ Problem-solving Coaching and mentoring Resource management Why Hunter New England Local Health District is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Hunter New England Local Health District not with Hatch.
