District Director - Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs - Location Negotiable Within Southern NSW LHD

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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Location : Negotiable Within Southern NSW LHD Position Classification : Health Manager Level 6 Remuneration : $197,473.00 - $215,676.00 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ681533 Applications Close: 21 August 2026 Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

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 NSW LHD 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 !

What you'll be doing The District Director Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs provides strategic and operational leadership of Southern NSW Local Health District’s (SNSWLHD) Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs Services (MHAOD). This includes inpatient and community services, and priority programs, across the life span. This position is responsible for ensure services are aligned with the Service Level Agreement and contemporary, evidence-based, safe and high quality.

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 • Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Selection Criteria • Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant professional experience or a combination of both. • Extensive experience at a senior level in the delivery and management of Mental Health Services and/or Alcohol & Other Drugs Services. • Demonstrated extensive experience leading operations and strategy of public health services. • Demonstrated achievement in successfully managing large multidisciplinary teams, inspiring and coaching staff, managing performance, and fostering positive workplace culture and workplace wellbeing. • Demonstrated extensive experience managing people, finances, performance, and assets of a large and complex service delivery organisation, while ensuring key performance indicators are met, and services are safe and high quality. • Demonstrated experience building partnership networks between government and non-government organisations. • Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills; and proven advanced conflict resolution, negotiation, and influencing skills. • 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.

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 Dani.Mcparland@health.nsw.gov.au 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

Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Office of the CE on 02 6150 7329 or SNSWLHD-OfficeoftheCE@health.nsw.gov.au

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