Alcohol and Drug Service Community Outpatient Service Manager

• Role title: Alcohol and Drug Service Community Outpatient Manager

• Role type:  Maximum-Term Full-Time – Maternity Leave Backfill (until February 2027)

• Role grade: Health Services Manager Level 3

• Department and location:  Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

• Salary: $127, $144, super + salary packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Lead a diverse multidisciplinary team across Stimulant Services, ADS–Outpatient, Burton Street Centre Youth Service and Assertive Community Management teams.

• Drive innovative, client-centred care and oversee day-to-day operations to meet quality, financial and performance targets.

• Shape new models of care and champion quality improvement across St Vincent's Alcohol and Drug Service.

• Represent ADS at key committees and sector forums to influence service delivery and policy direction.

• Make a real difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and drug use while delivering on our Mission objectives.

About you

• Qualified & experienced – tertiary qualifications in a health-related discipline (or equivalent experience) with deep knowledge of drug and alcohol policy, treatment and harm-minimization approaches.

• Proven leader – strong track record managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, driving day-to-day operations and quality improvement projects.

• Clinical insight & innovation – experience in contemporary drug and alcohol treatment, including counselling, brief interventions and pharmacotherapy, and contributing to policy and service development.

• Excellent communicator – confident negotiator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to build relationships with patients, staff and external stakeholders.

• Organized & adaptable – exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing workloads in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 10 October 2025

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced .

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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