Mental Health Service Business Manager

Northern Sydney Local Health District

The Business Manager is member of the Northern Beaches Mental Health Executive Team. They are responsible for the financial management within the service along with leading the preparation, maintenance and evaluation of the Business Plan. With the Northern Beaches Hospital now back with NSW Health this is an exciting opportunity.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $2,534.30 - $2,879.00 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ667057

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Mental Health Service inclusive of the Community Services and Northern Beaches Hospital

What You'll Be Doing

The Business Manager is responsible for the financial management within the service along with leading the preparation, maintenance and evaluation of the Business Plan, and participates in the development and delivery of the Operational Plan. This includes the mental health services within the Community and Northern Beaches Hospital. The position reports operationally to the Service Director and professionally to the Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Management Accountant.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

  • Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment) with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our consumers and those that care for them.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Accounting or a related discipline or extensive experience that would meet the criteria to be a member of an Australian professional accounting body as well as a record of ongoing professional development.
  • Proven experience in the development and implementation of business, strategic and Operational Plans as well as financial and workforce reports with associated advice/dialogue.
  • Experience in business operations including an understanding of the current challenges, issues, risks and major cost drivers impacting its' financial position.
  • Well-developed issues management skills with the ability to apply sound judgement and work within tight deadlines in order to respond to sensitive and complex matters.
  • Demonstrated skills in relationship management, conflict resolution, influencing and negotiating, mentoring, consulting, and communicating, both orally and written.
  • Advanced IT skills including the use of EXCEL and Oracle and hold a current NSW Driver’s License.
  • Proven record of achievement in change management, continuous improvement and planning, customer service principles including the management and running of administrative teams and associated procedures.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jeanine Smith on ***email_hidden***

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Applications Close: 18 June 2026