Senior Manager - Alcohol and Drug Service at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

167151.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Senior leadership, Clinical governance, Operational oversight, Multidisciplinary team management, Harm reduction, Policy development, Clinical expertise, Stakeholder liaison, Substance use assessment, Professional development, Quality improvement, Service development, Allied health management, Crisis intervention, Clinical supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Professional Level 5/Psychologist Level 5 (PN 65930) Salary: $149,172 – $167,151 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: 1 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT 2601, ACT Courts, Canberra, ACT, 2601, and The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT, 2605 Section: Alcohol and Drug Services Closing Date: 28th April 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Senior Manager to join the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS). This role provides senior leadership, clinical governance and operational oversight, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality services to consumers and the community. Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is a part of the division of Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS), which is contemporary, evidence-based service providing high quality ADS guided by the principles of harm reduction. ADS incorporates 9 program areas under two Models of Care. Across these program areas, ADS provides information, court reports, advice, referral, intake, assessment, and support for ACT residents experiencing health-related concerns associated with substance use. We offer services for individuals, their family and friends, general practitioners, other health professionals, and business and community groups. This includes provision of high-quality liaison with external stakeholders, consumers, and staff of MHJHADS. The Senior Manager is responsible for the senior leadership of community-based and allied health teams, including the Speciality Services Allied Health Team and Co-Occurring Needs Program, and Diversion and Therapy Services program areas. The role includes providing clinical expertise, contributing to policy development, implementation, and support for professional development in consultation with Managers of ADS teams and senior clinicians/professionals. The Senior Manager is required to work across various contexts, including within the community, community health centres, at the ACT Courts, and at Building 7, The Canberra Hospital, Garran. This position reports to the Operational Director of Alcohol and Drug Services and involves regular liaison and collaborative work with other MHJHADS program areas, government, and non-government services in the ATOD and mental health sectors, and other external stakeholders. ADS Team Members are required and supported to undertake professional development, engage in clinical supervision, participate in quality improvement and service development initiatives, and contribute to multidisciplinary team processes. Please note this role can be filled by a Psychologist, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist, and there is only one position available. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Dependant on qualification, current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 may be required. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Amirthanathan at (02) 5124 1609 or at Jonathan.Amirthanathan@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager provides leadership, clinical governance, and operational oversight for alcohol and drug services across multiple community and hospital-based programs. They are responsible for managing multidisciplinary teams, contributing to policy development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.