Health Manager Level 3 - MERIT Manager - Albury
Ready to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering servicing relating to The Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT)services.
The Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) is a voluntary pre-plea program for adults in the NSW Local Court who have issues related to their alcohol and/or other drug (AOD) use. MERIT provides access to a range of AOD treatment services for 12 weeks while court matters are adjourned. MERIT aims to reduce the harms associated with AOD use, improve health and wellbeing and reduce offending for adults who use AOD and are in contact with the criminal justice system
Our benefits
Financial:
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
Relocation Considerations
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing:
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
About the Role
The MERIT Manager is responsible for the operational management, leadership and coordination of the MERIT program within Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). The position ensures safe, effective and efficient delivery of high-quality services that are aligned with the NSW Health Clinical Care Standards for AOD Treatment, the NSW MERIT Model of Care, and the NSW MERIT Operational Manual.
Your responsibilities will include:
Deliver, promote and maintain a multidisciplinary multi agency service structure, capable of delivering the MERIT program within MLHD.
Maintain a cost-effective method of service delivery which maximises resources and promotes sustainability.
Provide leadership and operational management for the MERIT teams including recruitment, orientation, POSITION DESCRIPTION MLHD - MERIT Manager PD072106 - 2 professional development, work health safety and staff wellbeing, industrial matters, rostering and leave management.
Model the organisation's commitment to high quality evidence-based care, consumer participation, innovative service delivery and provide leadership to enable all MERIT staff to provide the same.
Deliver on clinical performance of the team and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) though providing clear role expectations and accountability for the MERIT staff.
Participate in the conduct of research as appropriate to the role and service directions and initiate original research projects.
Maintain regular communication with Magistrates and other key stakeholders, in relation to service delivery in Local Courts.
Chair or co-chair regular team meetings to ensure structured communication with a focus on patient safety and quality including investigation and management of complaints, local quality improvement projects, auditing and action plan implementation.
Participate in Serious Adverse Event Reviews (SAER) and implement and monitor recommendations
Participate in district meetings and committees to ensure an awareness of MLHD strategic priorities, plans, strategies and directions, and communicate these to the MERIT team.
Lead the implementation of NSW Health and MLHD strategies, models of care, new services, systems, processes and interventions as they relate to MERIT.
Participate in state-wide activity occurring as part of the MERIT program and other relevant activities.
Deliver on finance and performance KPIs for MERIT
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager - Level 3
Remuneration: $ 132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ672478
Location: Albury
What We’re Looking For
Relevant tertiary Qualifications relevant to Alcohol and Other Drugs service delivery, including psychology; nursing; social Work; occupational therapy or related field
Clinical and management experience, working within Alcohol and Other Drugs
Advanced leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
More information
1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Casey Doyle, A/ Manager Strategic Development Drug & Alcohol & Early Intervention Programs on 0461 397 602 or [email protected] confidential chat.
Applications close: 17 July 2026
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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