Lead Day 1 readiness for a flagship Integrated Mental Health Complex
Shape innovative Models of Care in a major NSW health reform project
Executive leadership role driving workforce, strategy & commissioning
Lead readiness. Build systems. Deliver Day 1 excellence for a world‑class mental health facility in Western Sydney.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 30th May 2028)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $87.42 - $97.79 per hour
Hours Per Week: 40
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta
Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta is part of Western Sydney Local Health District—NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health provider—now leading the future through a new Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC). You’ll join a high-performing executive team committed to innovation, respect, empowerment and quality care.
Historic and highly regarded mental health campus in Western Sydney
Key role supporting delivery of the new IMHC at Westmead
Collaborative, values-driven leadership culture (CORE Values)
Servicing diverse communities across primary to tertiary care
Strong focus on professional growth, innovation and system reform
What you'll be doing
As a member of the Mental Health Executive, you will lead the operational preparedness and commissioning strategy for the IMHC—ensuring seamless service delivery from Day 1 and beyond.
Design and deliver the operational readiness strategy, including Day 1 go-live planning
Lead development and integration of contemporary Models of Care aligned to strategic priorities
Partner with executives, clinicians and stakeholders to align workforce, services and infrastructure
Drive commissioning, staging and service ramp-up to achieve future-state capability
Establish governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement across complex workstreams
Ready to shape the future of mental health care?
Bring your leadership expertise to a transformative project and help deliver better outcomes for our communities.
Apply now and join us in delivering exceptional care with purpose.
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.
Demonstrated experience in all aspects of the health service planning process including facility design, Model of Care development, complex change management and implementation, and operational commissioning in a mental health setting
Proven ability to lead and facilitate multidisciplinary working groups across clinical and corporate functions, fostering inclusive engagement, alignment of diverse perspectives, and achieving positive outcomes through consensus-based decision-making
Requisition ID: REQ663526
Applications Close: 28th June 2026
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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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
