Team Leader CAMHS

NSW Health

  • Broken Hill, NSW
  • $127,150-144,444 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theThis scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Level 3
Remuneration: $127150 - $144444 (+ superannuation +
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597855
Location:We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia (only a 2 hour flight from Sydney) with everything you need right at your front door!Broken Hill is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms.We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at in the Far West.
  • Opportunity to make your mark in this new position within a truly supportive team
  • Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
What you'll be doing
  • The CAMHS manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational requirements and leadership of clinical services within the Far West LHD providing Mental Health Drug and Alcohol services to local communities.
  • The community manager reports to the Deputy Director Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services.
What is on offer
  • 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)
  • 12 paid ADO's a year
  • Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses +$2.6k for meals and entertainment
  • Isolation & climate allowance
  • Fitness Passport
  • Support through advanced education & training
  • A comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHDThe is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period with interviews conducted until a suitable applicant is appointed.How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications with eligibility for NSW Registration/Professional Association where relevant, and significant clinical experience within relevant mental health service including management experience and responsibility.
  • Demonstrated experience leading, and developing the capability and capacity of a team whilst incorporating feedback through codesign processes.
  • High level organisational skills, change management skills and flexible work practice to meet the needs of service delivery which is demanding and changeable.
  • Demonstrated Human Resource management that includes performance improvement, identifying strengths of the team and managing self in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical governance frameworks and how they apply to the day-to-day operations.
  • Demonstrated behaviours that reinforce the CORE values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment. Demonstrating these behaviours with all stakeholders, colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers and those that care for them.
  • Valid unrestricted driving license for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ryan Rooney on Ryan.Rooney@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 8th September 2025Stepping UpThe Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Empower, listen and act togetherTogether, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.#RuralHealthIncentives

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