Child, Youth and Family Services Manager
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Closing date: Monday 25th of May 2026
Lead change where it matters most – support young people, strengthen families and shape the future of youth drug and alcohol services across Hunter New England.
About the Role
As Manager – Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services, you will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and partner with government and non‐government stakeholders to deliver trauma‐informed, culturally safe and family‐centred care across the district.
No two days are the same in this dynamic and rewarding position. You will:
* Lead and support multidisciplinary clinical teams across multiple service sites
* Coordinate and evaluate evidence‐based service delivery for children, young people and families
* Drive trauma‐informed practice and support teams working with complex presentations
* Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to improve integrated care pathways
* Oversee workforce management, service development and operational performance
* Promote culturally responsive care and strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Contribute to strategic planning, innovation and service improvement initiatives across Child, Youth & Family Drug & Alcohol Services
The Manager will have responsibility for the day‐to‐day operational management of Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS), including Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinical Service (YDACS), Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS), Child and Adolescent Withdrawal Service and Their Futures Matter – Whole Family Team (WFT).
About You
You are a confident and compassionate leader with demonstrated experience in drug and alcohol services, complex clinical environments and multidisciplinary team leadership. You will bring:
* Extensive experience delivering evidence‐based drug and alcohol interventions and clinical leadership
* Demonstrated experience in trauma‐informed practice and the ability to support teams managing complex trauma
* Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience leading services and teams across complex health care settings
* A collaborative and solutions‐focused approach to service delivery
* A strong commitment to culturally safe practice and working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Excellent organisational, analytical and problem‐solving capabilities
About the Team
You will join a passionate and supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Support is readily available through the Director, District Manager, Allied Health Lead and experienced multidisciplinary colleagues. Ongoing professional development is encouraged.
Why Join
* Be part of one of the largest and most diverse local health districts in NSW
* Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
* Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
* Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
* Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
This position is an equal opportunity position. All applicants are encouraged to apply.
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