At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations and quality processes for Drug and Alcohol services.
- Company: Join a passionate health service team making a difference in Northern Sydney.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and potential for ongoing employment.
- Other info: Encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while supporting diverse communities.
- Qualifications: Tertiary clinical and management qualifications or extensive management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
A 12-month temporary full-time position until 31 December 2027 (with the possibility of ongoing employment).
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $2,942.95 - $3,506.31 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
What you'll be doing: To provide leadership in Operations, Accreditation, Governance, Policy, Planning and Quality processes for Drug and Alcohol services. To support the Director and Clinical Director in the information, financial, human resource and service delivery systems of services across the LHD.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must have tertiary clinical and management qualifications, or tertiary clinical qualifications and extensive management experience.
- Must have proven experience in operational management, financial management, human resource management, service development, accreditation and quality frameworks.
- Must have demonstrated experience in the development of policy at a health service level and understanding of NSW Health strategic directions for the delivery of Drug and Alcohol services.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
For role-related queries or questions contact Kingsley Waterson on Kingsley.Waterson@health.nsw.gov.au or 0419636214.
Applications Close: 4 November 2026. Interviews to take place mid-November 2026.
Manager of Operations Quality and Governance in Sydney employer: Northern Sydney Local Health District
Northern Sydney Local Health District is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values both teamwork and independent contributions. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health IT services in a vibrant community setting at Royal North Shore. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role provides a rewarding environment for those looking to advance their careers in network services.
Contact Details:
Northern Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
