Manager (Health Manager Level 3) - Adult Drug Court
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $132,236 - $150,222 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ627887
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Adult Drug Court (ADC) is a specialised NSW court; a joint justice and health intervention aimed at reducing drug dependency, reducing offending and promoting reintegration into the community. The health component of ADC includes evidence ased medical, nursing and psycho-social support for people with drug dependency who are eligible for parole. ADC within SLHD will operate out of Downing Centre providing care for people within Sydney's Inner West.
The Manager, Adult Drug Court will provide leadership and management of frontline clinical services working in community settings across Sydney Local Health District in line with Ministry of Health policy and guidelines and evidence-based practice. The Manager will pursue the optimal performance of the programs through effective leadership of multidisciplinary teams and the collaborative development of strategic alliances with relevant stakeholders including consumers, health services, other government departments/agencies and private and non-government organisations.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health management or health service planning and delivery.
- Comprehensive understanding of the application of harm minimisation principles, and relevant National and State policies.
- Demonstrated high level experience in management, leadership and supervision of staff and ability to ensure appropriate governance within multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operational and business planning, implementation, performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary service leadership skills including experience with quality frameworks, consumer participation, data quality, risk management, incident management, workforce development and change management.
- Demonstrated skills in maintaining strategic partnerships with a range of service providers including government and non-government stakeholders.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated experience in conflict resolution negotiation and delegation.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Martin O'Donnell via email at Martin.ODonnell@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 5 March 2026
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