Child, Youth and Family Services Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656814
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Closing date: Monday 25th of May 2026
Lead change where it matters most - support young people, strengthen families and shape the future of youth drug and alcohol services across Hunter New England.
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join our Child, Youth & Family team as the Manager - Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services. Based at James Fletcher Hospital, this is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen services supporting young people, parents and families experiencing complex drug and alcohol challenges.
You’ll work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and partner with government and non-government stakeholders to deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe and family-centred care across the district.
About the Role
No two days are the same in this dynamic and rewarding position. You will:
- Lead and support multidisciplinary clinical teams across multiple service sites
- Coordinate and evaluate evidence-based service delivery for children, young people and families
- Drive trauma-informed practice and support teams working with complex presentations
- Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to improve integrated care pathways
- Oversee workforce management, service development and operational performance
- Promote culturally responsive care and strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Contribute to strategic planning, innovation and service improvement initiatives across Child, Youth & Family Drug & Alcohol Services
This role offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change while working within a highly collaborative and supportive leadership environment.
About You
You are a confident and compassionate leader with demonstrated experience in drug and alcohol services, complex clinical environments and multidisciplinary team leadership. You will bring:
- Extensive experience delivering evidence-based drug and alcohol interventions and clinical leadership
- Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed practice and the ability to support teams managing complex trauma.
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience leading services and teams across complex healthcare settings
- A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to service delivery
- A strong commitment to culturally safe practice and working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
About the Team
You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive Child, Youth & Family team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Support is readily available through the Director, District Manager, Allied Health Lead and experienced multidisciplinary colleagues. Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with regular educational opportunities provided throughout the year.
What you'll be doing
Why join Hunter New England Health?
- Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
- Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
- Salary packaging options
- Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
- Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
- Fitness Passport for you and your family
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Yvonne Patricks on Yvonne.Patricks@health.nsw.gov.au
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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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 hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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