On Offer

Salary in line with SCHADS Level 8 ($124,840 - $129,756) + Super

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.

Flexible (remote / hybrid / onsite / WFH) working arrangements.

Additional leave entitlements (17% leave loading)

Position comes with a maintained vehicle or vehicle allowance if you have your own car

Tools of trade (including laptop and phone)

Access to ongoing professional development and leadership training

Opportunity to lead significant, meaningful work in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector across a large regional footprint

The Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape AOD and Harm Reduction services across the Melbourne region. As the AOD Regional Manager, you will be responsible for:

Driving operational management of all AOD services and ensuring they align with national frameworks and best practices

Leading a team of dedicated service managers and professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration

Ensuring programs are adequately resourced and achieving outcomes aligned with client needs and funding requirements

Establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with other sector stakeholders

Supporting quality improvement, risk management, evaluation frameworks, and local mission delivery initiatives

Representing the organisation in sector leadership forums and advocating for innovation and client outcomes

Providing strategic support and backfill for senior leadership roles, including the State Manager, as required

Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:

A degree in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development, or a related field, and/or a business qualification with relevant management experience

Extensive senior management experience in AOD or social and community services

Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage complex programs, and meet funding and compliance obligations

Strong sector knowledge, particularly around national AOD service delivery models and harm reduction strategies

Demonstrated ability to form strategic partnerships and lead collaborative initiatives

A current Driver’s Licence, National Police Check, and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Completion of all mandatory compliance training (Code of Conduct, WHS, Bullying & Harassment)

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Millie Little on 0489266801 or email your CV to: [email protected]