Consult Liaison and Mhsus Service Manager

**Take charge in a role that values your expertise and prioritises your professional and personal wellbeing.**

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 3
**Remuneration**: $127,150 - $144,444 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Location**: Waratah
**Requisition ID**: REQ596336
**Applications Close: Sunday, 24th August 2025**

**_ Interviews to be held on Thursday, 4th September 2025_**

**About Us**

Our service is made up of two distinct but closely connected teams delivering high-quality care across Hunter New England Health
- ** Community-Based Mental Health & Substance Use Service Team|**
A multidisciplinary team providing integrated support for people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Using a community-based group therapy model, this team fosters recovery and resilience.
- ** Consultation Liaison Team - John Hunter, Maitland, Manning & Belmont Hospitals**
Specialist mental health services are offered in general inpatient settings, providing consult liaison and outpatient care across multiple sites. This stable, high-performing team operates within a strong, positive culture.

The Consult Liaison and Mental Health Substance Use Service Manager (MHSUS) will lead these teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality service delivery across the region to ensure collaborative, clinically sound care.

**About the Opportunity**

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage and inspire a multidisciplinary team focused on mental health service delivery. In this pivotal role, you will:

- Lead the team in shaping the direction and delivery of mental health services, ensuring staff are qualified and supported to maintain a safe environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering integrated community and inpatient care.
- Oversee key employee functions including recruitment, induction, staff development, and performance management to drive service excellence.
- Manage and coordinate resources efficiently to meet service and budgetary targets.

**How We Will Support You**

You’ll report directly to the Operations Manager and be supported by a strong network of Mental Health peers and the broader MH team. You’ll also have ongoing access to internal training and peer support.

**Why You'll Love Working With Us**

We offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

- Monthly Allocated Days Off for regular extended weekends (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for discounted gym access for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support

**_ Join a workplace that genuinely values balance, wellbeing, and a positive team culture._**

**What We’re Looking For In You**
- You have a strong clinical background in mental health services and bring confidence and capability in your communication.
- You engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, representing the organisation with professionalism and skill.
- You possess excellent negotiation abilities and a high level of emotional intelligence.
- You manage yourself well in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.

**Requirements**:

- 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.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel across sites.

**Additional Information**
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

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**Information for Applicants**:
**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._**

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