Programs and Community Engagement Manager (Health Manager Level 3) - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ690445
Lead programs that transform lives and strengthen community health outcomes across Drug Health Services. Bring your leadership, innovation and passion for community engagement to a role where your work makes a real difference!
About the Role
Drug Health Services (DHS) aim to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities and to prevent drug misuse. Our Mission is to deliver evidence based and patient centred care in collaboration with other health and non-health partners to improve the health outcomes of individuals, their families and broader community. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at Canterbury, Marrickville and Redfern Health Centres. Selected programs offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.
The Programs and Community Engagement Manager assists Drug Health Services Executive team to meet targets relating to community and staff engagement strategies, health promotion and management of contentious issues related to Drug Health across Sydney Local Health District. The position is also responsible for the management of the statewide Drug and Alcohol Health Services Library.
A key role of the position is to develop and lead a community strategy to address drug and alcohol harms and public amenity issues, and to develop and lead a staff engagement strategy to promote and support workplace culture. The position is a key support for the DHS Executive, and responsible for overseeing projects and tasks accurately and within prescribed timeframes to support the DHS Executive and service teams. The position is responsible to manage two project officers and two library staff.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in leading complex projects and managing a portfolio of initiatives with high level competing priorities, ensuring outcomes are achieved within scope, time and budget.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications and digital information systems for data analysis and reporting.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within prescribed timeframes.
- Proven skills and ability in personnel management and managing effective teams.
- Ability to work on a 5 day roster (Monday - Friday).
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks:
Monthly Accrued Day Off.
Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.
Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Ajay Philip via email at Ajay.Philip@health.nsw.gov.au
Lead, connect and inspire positive change across the community. Apply now!
Applications Close: 21 September 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
