Manager - Child, Youth and Family Services DACS

Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Location: James Fletcher Hospital  
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2 
Hours per week: 38 
REQ ID: REQ571874 
Closing Date: Monday 19th May 2025
Tentative Interview Date: May 26th, 2025


About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager for Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services to join our passionate Child, Youth & Family team. Based at James Fletcher Hospital in Newcastle, this position plays a pivotal leadership role in delivering clinical leadership, operational management and consultation to the Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (YDACS), Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting (SUPPS), Child & Adolescent Withdrawal Service and their future matters - Whole Family Team (WFT). This role supports the ongoing implementation of the new Special Commission of Inquiry into the Drug Ice (SCI) funded program, working in close collaboration with Ted Noffs Youth Rehabilitation Service based in Newcastle and John Hunter Hospital.

As part of our wider Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services Executive Team, you’ll join a district wide network of supportive manager and leaders who take part in regular team catch-ups throughout the year to foster collaboration and wellbeing. You’ll also be well connected with the DACS teams, who are committed to staff wellness and engagement through a variety of initiatives.


Where you’ll be working:

The bulk of your team will be located at the James Fletcher Campus, with regular interaction and co-management responsibilities alongside the John Hunter Hospital Consultant Liaison team and CAMHS, particularly within the Youth Program.


About the position:

This is not a desk-bound role. Your week will include: 

• Providing clinical and operational leadership across multidisciplinary teams 

• Coordinating service delivery across Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (YDACS), SUPPS, and the Whole Family Team over a number of sites 

• Supporting trauma-informed care practices across service areas 

• Driving the establishment and continuous improvement of the SCI-funded initiatives 

• Collaborating with the Ted Noffs Youth Rehabilitation Service and other key NGOs to align clinical goals and implementation strategies to improve the wellbeing of children, young people and families. 

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What we’re looking for: 

We’re seeking a leader who brings: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead across multiple teams and locations 

• Demonstrated experience in trauma-informed practice and the ability to support teams managing complex trauma 

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to drive partnerships across services, with both internal and external stakeholders 

• A commitment to culturally safe and responsive care, particularly in the delivery of services with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 

Support and Development: 

We are committed to your growth. You will have access to: 

• Regular clinical supervision 

• Broad professional development opportunities across HNELHD and more broadly through NSW Health and NGOs

• Active peer support and networking within the DACS management group 
  
  
  

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

Essential Requirements: 

• Must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association/full registration through AHPRA and is able to demonstrate relevant management experience.  

• A valid NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the district 

Join us and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families. 

For enquiries, contact Kylie Whitford District Manager, Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services at Kylie.Whitford@health.nsw.gov.au