Nursing - High Acuity - Medrecruit

Medrecruit • Westmead, New South Wales • Posted May 31, 2026

Position Overview

Director – Acute Mental Health Services

Location: Cumberland Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (part-time hours can be negotiated)

Salary: Competitive (aligned with NSW Health Staff Specialist Award), with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available

Cumberland Hospital, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Acute Mental Health Services to lead its acute psychiatric units. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care and driving innovation across inpatient and emergency mental health services.

You will:

  • Provide strategic and clinical leadership across acute mental health units, including Hainsworth and other adult inpatient wards.
  • Oversee service delivery, workforce planning, and quality improvement initia...