At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage Alcohol and Other Drugs services in a supportive team.
- Company: Join the Far West Local Health District, dedicated to rural healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 5 weeks annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience life in Broken Hill, a unique town with rich culture and welcoming locals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant community while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in health management and a passion for community service.
The predicted salary is between 137525 - 156231 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231 pa + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Broken Hill
Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience.
Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development.
Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead and manage the Alcohol and other Drug stream within the FWLHD MHAOD services.
- This position will report to the Director MHAOD and support strategic, operational, planning and governance requirements, to enable safe, effective and appropriate Alcohol and Other Drugs services to be delivered by the FWLHD.
What Is On Offer:
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- 12 paid ADOs per year
- Fitness Passport
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment and relocation
- Novated leasing
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
About Broken Hill:
A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
About The Far West LHD:
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
The Welcome Experience:
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
For role related queries or questions contact Denise Jack on Denise.Jack1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 26 November 2026
Stepping Up:
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
At Far West 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.
FWLHD - Alcohol and Other Drugs Service Manager in Broken Hill employer: Far West Local Health District
The Far West Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers staff to deliver outstanding healthcare in rural and remote areas. With generous benefits such as salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming community in Broken Hill, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while experiencing the unique lifestyle of country living. Join us to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes and grow your career in a vibrant and culturally rich environment.
Contact Details:
Far West Local Health District Recruitment Team
