Barwon AOD & Mental Health Program Lead

The Salvation Army

Geelong

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax–sue
Flexible working arrangements
EAP and health & wellness initiatives
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Ongoing training and development
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Job summary

The Salvation Army in Australia is seeking a Program Manager for Barwon AOD & Mental Health Services to lead residential and community programs across the Barwon region, Corio VIC. You will drive strategic priorities, oversee budgets, build workforce capability and strengthen stakeholder partnerships to ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this permanent full-time role offers on-site work with flexible arrangements and a commitment to

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work or related health discipline.
  • Experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health or Community Health.
  • Experience in program leadership, service delivery and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead risk and performance management to ensure compliance and improve service delivery.
  • Drive program planning and delivery through strategic oversight and budgeting.
  • Build workforce capability and culture with high-performing teams.
  • Strengthen stakeholder engagement to enhance service integration.
  • Champion safe, person-centred practice and leadership for complex presentations.

Skills

Leadership
Budget management
Stakeholder engagement
Team development

Education

Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, Community Services, Health Management
Postgraduate qualification in Leadership/Health Management (desirable)

Job description

The Salvation Army in Australia is seeking a Program Manager for Barwon AOD & Mental Health Services to lead residential and community programs across the Barwon region, Corio VIC. You will drive strategic priorities, oversee budgets, build workforce capability and strengthen stakeholder partnerships to ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this permanent full-time role offers on-site work with flexible arrangements and a commitment to

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