Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

St John of God Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) empowers people living with alcohol or drug dependency on their withdrawal journey, to enjoy the life they want. We provide practical advice and specialist support for people who want to stop relying on alcohol or drugs and start living.

Anyone can refer themselves to our team. From setting goals to liaising with GPs to vital referrals to other services, we provide practical advice and specialist support for people who want to move on from alcohol and drug use, as well as their families or support networks. Together, we help them understand their triggers and manage the withdrawal process at home.

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach
We are looking to hire a Manager Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Network to join and lead our Subiaco team in Perth, on a permanent full-time basis.

This role supports and maintains the framework for activities within Social Outreach services, which will include strategic development, service planning and delivery of Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) services.

Primary responsibilities of the role are to manage the services and activities of the DAWN service including the ongoing development and monitoring of services delivered in accordance with contract specifications.

The Position

• Increases the level of cooperation and partnerships with other services and agencies, including local government, and other key stakeholder groups to support an individualised approach to working with those who have drug use, substance misuse and mental health related problems.
• Supports community initiatives that address alcohol and other drug problems.
• Supports and maintains a framework for the identification, selection and prioritisation, implementation and evaluation of DAWN activities.
• Provides operational input into the development of the Social Outreach Strategic Plan to the Director.
• Implements selected DAWN programs in accordance with the services annual Operational Plan.
• Provide leadership, through effective personal, professional communication, and interpersonal capabilities and change management as well as team and strategic capabilities

To succeed you will possess a tertiary qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy and have AOD experience. As a manager, you will demonstrate experience and effectiveness in service planning, development, implementation, evaluation and strong budget management. You will have a significant depth of understanding and experience working with communities to develop social capital.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer:

• Salary: $124,196 to $137,946 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation
• Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

*All applicants must include a cover letting addressing the key requirements outlined above in no more than 2 pages.

For enquiries contact Naomi Boyd, Director of Homelessness & Support Services on 0477958393

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.