Salary

$121,624.00

The Role

Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is currently seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for primary healthcare and community wellbeing. The WNSW PHN funds a range of health services and programs to improve access to care and better health for our communities.

The Program Manager Alcohol and Other Drugs is responsible for providing subject matter leadership, expertise and advice to inform Western NSW Primary Health Network’s (WNSW PHN) approach to alcohol and other drugs and ensure the health needs of our communities are addressed.

Full time contract to 30 June 2026.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Graduate Degree qualifications in field relevant to the portfolio or substantial experience in the alcohol and other drugs field.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture including a commitment to cultural awareness and safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of alcohol and other drug activities and priorities at local, State and Commonwealth levels.
• Experience in interpreting research evidence and applying it to service design or delivery.
• Understanding of commissioning in the healthcare sector.
• Ability to lead a team and manage remotely located direct reports.
• Capacity to travel within Western NSW and holds a current driver’s licence

Desirable

• Post graduate level qualifications in relevant portfolio field.
• Existing networks with groups relevant to portfolio.
• Knowledge and understanding of program logic and measuring outcomes.
• Experience working in the health, NGO or community services sectors
• Experience in working with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities in view of planning and implementing services and achieving outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated high-level information communication technology skills.

Applications should be submitted via email to: hr@wnswphn.org.au

For an outline of responsibilities, position description, selection criteria and information on how to apply, please refer to the Employment tab in the ‘About Us’ section of our website www.wnswphn.org.au/about-us/employment