We Are Southern
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Negotiable within Southern NSW LHD sites
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,202 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676106
Applications Close: 18 July 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Lead the Future of Health – Join Us as a Health Manager
Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive positive change in rural healthcare? At Southern, we’re seeking a Health Manager to oversee operations, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional care to our community.
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply today!
Support for
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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What you'll be doing
Responsible for the leadership, guidance and day to day function of the Southern NSW Local Health District Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) team in collaboration with the District Manager Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).
Provide supervision, support and clinical expertise within drug and alcohol services for the delivery of safe, timely, and high quality MERIT services across local courts in the Queanbeyan, Cooma, Goulburn and Yass region.
Involved in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on MERIT program deliverables, identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, as well as service delivery and develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff and teams within AOD.
Selection Criteria
- Relevant project management qualifications and/or experience in the implementation of projects and initiatives in a health or similarly complex environment.
- Demonstrated high level clinical experience in drug and alcohol client service delivery and highly developed knowledge and application of case management principles.
- Demonstrated experience to work in and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team with highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, supervision and coordination of evidence based, integrated services within a complex system.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders (non-government and government agencies).
- Demonstrated skills in use of computer based clinical record keeping and other practice related computer software
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.
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 [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Keir on [email protected] or phone: 0459 651 602.
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