Who are we?

Sonder is an inclusive, not-for-profit organisation that has been providing better quality health and support services to the South Australian community since 1993. We support thousands of people each year to access services across seven key domains – Mental Health, Aboriginal Health, Alcohol and/or other Drugs, Employment, Community Health, Disability, and Homelessness

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development allowance provided yearly
• Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Modern and welcoming office spaces
• Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
• Training opportunities
• Meal & entertainment allowances
• Paid parental leave, and much more!

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Hours: Full time (1.0FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Base location at Edinburgh North, with expected travel across relevant sites (Port Adelaide, Country SA and Marion)

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/3GrGzhY

About the Role:
The AOD Services Manager is a key leadership position within the Mental Health & AOD portfolio and provides oversight in the coordination and delivery of Sonder’s AOD services in the metro region.

The AOD Services Manager is primarily responsible for the functions of Sonder’s AOD services. The incumbent will contribute to the development of evidence-based and innovative AOD services and will promote the delivery of clinically effective and individually focused therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing substance dependence. The AOD Programs Manager will provide expert leadership, support and guidance to a multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in ensuring staff are provided with adequate supervision

Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.

Experience in successfully leading/coordinating a team of staff and working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team with the ability to inspire and facilitate team commitment and cooperation.

Demonstrated experience in preparation of reports with recommendations.

A minimum 2 years’ experience in the area of AOD service delivery.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Drivers Licence
• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases.
• Allied Health Qualification or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Certificate IV in AOD is desirable.

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Feel free to send any enquiries to [email protected]

Advert Closing Date:

At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.