Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manger Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525.00 - $156,231.00 Per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mater Mental Health Centre | Waratah
Requisition ID: REQ673845
Applications Close: Monday, 9th August 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026
About Opportunity
Lead two high-impact clinical service streams and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of specialist mental health care across the district. As the Service Manager – Consultation Liaison & MHSUS, you'll provide strategic and operational leadership for two well-established, high-performing services: Consultation Liaison across four hospital sites (John Hunter Hospital, Maitland Hospital, Belmont Hospital and Taree Hospital) and Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSUS) based at the Mater. This is a career-defining leadership opportunity where you'll influence service delivery, drive innovation, and support exceptional patient outcomes. You'll oversee all aspects of service operations, including budget and performance management, workforce planning, recruitment and retention, resource allocation, quality and safety, service development, and continuous improvement. You'll be joining a highly experienced team of senior clinicians delivering specialist outpatient, ambulatory and inpatient consultation services. Working in close partnership with two dedicated Clinical Directors—one for each clinical stream—you'll help shape service strategy while ensuring operational excellence. Success in this role is backed by a strong and collaborative leadership network. You'll be supported by the Clinical Directors, an experienced Service Manager cohort, the Operations Manager for Mental Health, and the broader Mental Health Executive Leadership Team. Together, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, foster a culture of excellence, and make a lasting impact on the delivery of specialist mental health services across the region.
If you're an inspiring operational leader who thrives in complex healthcare environments and is passionate about leading people, improving services, and delivering high-quality patient care, this is your opportunity to step into a rewarding and influential leadership role.
Where You Will Be Working
Located in the heart of Newcastle, the Waratah Campus offers the best of both career and lifestyle. As part of Hunter New England Health, you'll join one of Australia's largest health districts, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative and innovative environment. Enjoy easy access to world-class healthcare services, beautiful beaches, a vibrant café culture, and the renowned Hunter Valley—making Newcastle the perfect place to grow your career while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance.
About You
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A collaborative and inclusive leader who builds strong relationships and inspires high-performing teams.
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A confident and engaging communicator who connects with stakeholders at all levels and fosters meaningful partnerships.
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A responsive and adaptable operational leader who thrives in dynamic healthcare environments and leads with initiative.
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An experienced service leader with a proven ability to deliver operational excellence, drive performance, and achieve strategic outcomes.
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A proactive decision-maker who balances competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
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A passionate leader committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and empowering teams to achieve their best.
Essential Requirements
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Tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline and registration or eligibility for registration (where applicable) with relevant professional registration body and/or membership of the relevant professional organisation or extensive work experience deemed equivalent by the employer.
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Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel across sites.
The Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
️ Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Additional Information:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support.
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
Information for Applicants:
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
This is a Category B 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 B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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