Executive Officer - Drug & Alcohol Service
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- Operation Support
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ647215 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 19 Jan 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ647215
Location: Langton Centre, Surry Hills
Applications close: Thursday 2 April 2026
The Role
SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or their families and cares. Outpatient D&A services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St. George and Sutherland Hospitals.
The Executive Officer will be responsible for implementing, managing and coordinating projects, processes and activities as required by the D&A Executive. The Executive Officer will also prepare robust, logical, timely reports and other documents for a diverse audience. The incumbent will be responsible for effective time management and organisational skills to ensure that all task are well planned, implemented and run to schedule within specified timeframes. This role works across the networks and liaise with key internal and external partners on the development, implementation and maintenance of D&A business.
Benefits:
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Tertiary qualifications in health or social sciences relevant to D&A service provision or health promotion, and/or substantial proven experience in this area.
- Capacity to undertake project-related tasks relevant to D&A service provision, including literature reviews, consultation, data analysis and report writing.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve shared outcomes.
- High level written communication and verbal communication skills with experience in writing in a variety of formats, including formal reports and materials for project resources and capacity to liaise with professionals from a range of sectors and with members of the wider community.
- Demonstrated understanding of current service delivery, the challenges working with clients with complex needs (D&A and Mental Health).
- Demonstrated understanding of the complexities of General Practice / chronic and complex disease management within a community context.
- Experience in the advanced use of Microsoft Office software and other computerised systems.
- Current Driver's Licence valid in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel across the District.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ann Ryan on Anni.Ryan@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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