Location: Negotiable (across NBMLHD facilities)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857.00 - $129,624.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ593109
Application Close: 14/08/2025
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About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
The RAMHP Coordinator plays a key role in promoting mental health awareness and addressing both immediate and long-term needs across the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District in the face of rural adversity. This position identifies individuals and communities in rural and remote NSW at risk of mental illness or distress, connecting them—and their families and carers—with appropriate services, programs and care pathways. Through targeted education and outreach, the coordinator empowers communities to recognise early signs of mental health issues and facilitates timely access to support.
Working closely with mental health teams, clinicians and local agencies, the RAMHP Coordinator strengthens referral processes and fosters cross-sector collaboration. They build capacity in rural organisations to respond effectively to adversity while improving mental health literacy and integrated care systems. This role also contributes to interagency networks, clinical meetings, and family support teams to ensure that individuals and carers receive essential information and tools for maintaining mental wellbeing.
Step into a role that transforms rural mental health care—apply now to join a team committed to driving meaningful change across the Nepean Blue Mountains region. Your dedication and expertise will help strengthen support networks, elevate community resilience, and ensure individuals and families facing adversity get the care they deserve.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees:
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
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What you will bring to the role
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) in health, welfare, health promotion or community development related field.
- High level of mental health literacy and demonstrated ability to discuss mental health issues with a variety of people.
- Demonstrated sound understanding of rural and agriculture issues, particularly as they relate to mental wellbeing and rural adversity.
- Demonstrated high level organizational skills and competency in Microsoft computer applications.
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to NSW Ministry of Health Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrated high level written and interpersonal communication skills with the proven capacity to negotiate, influence and develop relationships with stakeholders and manage face to face communication with small or large audiences.
- Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes and evidence of a current Class C driver’s license.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Rachael Mulley on [email protected]
