Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954 per annum plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Requisition ID: REQ691602

Closing Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 (11:59pm)

Join the Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAOD) at NSW Ministry of Health in a leadership role dedicated to improving alcohol and other drug (AOD) outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.

About us

We are committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people through culturally protected, strengths-based approaches and genuine partnerships.

We value Aboriginal leadership, lived experience and Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing.

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance and wellbeing.

Build your career in a role that places culture, community and systems change at the centre of statewide health reform.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our

Essential requirement

This is an Aboriginal Identified role.
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required and will be managed respectfully and confidentially in line with NSW Health policy.

About the role

With your experience, cultural authority and commitment to community, you can help shape how alcohol and other drug services support Aboriginal people across NSW.

The Manager, Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Aboriginal Health Outcomes Transformation Supports the delivery of strategic priorities that improve AOD health outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW.

The role leads the implementation of transformation initiatives, partnerships and management of evidence based, strategic initiatives that drive NSW Health's commitment to ensuring Aboriginal people have access to holistic and culturally safe services that provide the best opportunity for improved health and social and emotional wellbeing outcomes.

The role also provides leadership and supervision to project staff and contributes specialist expertise in public sector policy, governance and program management to achieve strategic reform outcomes.

For more information, please read the full

What you'll be doing

Lead strategic initiatives that improve Aboriginal AOD health outcomes across NSW.

Provide expert advice to support evidence-based policy,



programs and system reform.

Drive collaboration and build strong partnerships between NSW Health, Aboriginal communities, Local Health Districts, Government agencies and key stakeholders in the health sector.

Support the Aboriginal Health Outcomes Transformation team to deliver high-quality programs and strategic priorities.

Drive effective governance, performance and accountability across funded initiatives.

About you:
We are seeking a motivated and committed Aboriginal leader who brings:

Strong cultural knowledge, lived experience and/or community connections.

Experience leading strategic policy, programs, services or workforce initiatives in complex environments.

Proven ability to build partnerships and work respectfully across Aboriginal communities and stakeholder settings.

Confidence using evidence, community knowledge and lived experience to influence policy, system reform dn decision making.

A strong commitment to cultural safety, self-determination and improving outcomes for Aboriginal people.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND

1. Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills OR

2. Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

Target Question 1 - Leadership, influence and cultural knowledge

Describe your experience leading, managing or influencing people, programs, resources, policy or services within a complex government, health or community environment. In your response, outline how you have provided specialist advice informed by Aboriginal cultural knowledge and an understanding of Aboriginal community priorities, and the outcomes achieved.

Target Question 2 - Evidence-informed decision-making and system change

Provide an example of how you have analysed and applied a range of evidence sources (such as data,



evaluation findings, community knowledge and/or lived experience) to inform policy, strategy or service design and influence system change, preferably in an Aboriginal health or Aboriginal affairs context. Describe your approach and the impact of your work.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions, contact Tina Taylor on and quote REQ691602

As an organisation, we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

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Closing Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 (11:59pm)

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or more information on how to apply, please visit

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Please note that the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to help determine your suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit .

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Tuesday 13 October 2026 (11:59pm)

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