Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: District Wide Services
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444 Per Annum

Requisition ID: REQ570242
Application Close Date: 18/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 21/05/2025 - 28/05/2025
Contact Details: Mick Rowles - 0459 897 589 I [email protected]

About the Opportunity
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for improving community health outcomes? South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as the Director of Allied Health for Drug Health Services. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead and manage a diverse portfolio, including Court Diversion Programs, Harm Reduction Programs, Intake Services, Counselling Programs, and the Assertive Community Management Team.

As the Director of Allied Health, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership, driving the development and implementation of policies, education, and planning for the clinical operations of Drug Health Services. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused healthcare services that are responsive to the evolving needs of our community.

What You'll be Doing
The Director Allied Health is responsible for managing the workforce and the portfolios relating to Court Diversion Programs, the Harm Reduction Program, the Intake Service, Counselling Programs and the Drug Health/Mental Health Care Navigation/Assertive Community Management Team and Drug and Alcohol Youth Team. The position is also responsible for any professional reporting of allied health staff working in DHS outside of these portfolios.

The Director Allied Health is responsible for strategic and clinical leadership of the allied health teams of Drug Health Services (DHS) across South Western Sydney. South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) DHS provides a healthcare service which is patient focused, equitable and responsive to the changing and developing needs of the communities in South Western Sydney.

In support of our vision it is the aim of DHS to continually improve the health status of the population of SWSLHD and to ensure the development and provision of high-quality health care.

Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Drug Health Services operates across the South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and interventions for individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and other drug use.

The services include inpatient withdrawal at the 'Corella' unit in Fairfield, the Opioid Treatment Program, outpatient clinics, and specialised teams such as the Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Team and the Youth Service. Recognised for their excellence, SWSLHD Drug Health Services has been a finalist in the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, highlighting their commitment to high-quality care and innovation.

The supportive and multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. With convenient locations at hospitals and community health centres, the service ensures accessible and effective support for the diverse communities in the region.

Working here means being part of a committed team focused on improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on people's lives.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience and demonstrated leadership and management of clinical services including sound knowledge of patient safety and quality frameworks.
2. Demonstrated experience in financial management, risk management and WH&S.
3. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic and business planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting.
5. Sound knowledge of key issues relating to Needle and Syringe Programs, Counselling and Court Diversion Programs.
6. Experience in managing complex and contentious issues with sound decision making ability.
7. Demonstrated experience in effective collaboration with service providers including government and non government stakeholders.
8. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.