Centre Manager - AOD & Mental Health (On-Site + Flexible)

The Salvation Army Australia; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fr

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Paid parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

EAP and health & wellness initiatives

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Training and development opportunities

Social impact careers

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Centre Manager for Barwon AOD & Mental Health Services in Corio, VIC. You will lead residential and community programs, drive strategic priorities, manage budgets, and strengthen partnerships to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is a permanent full-time role based on-site with flexible work arrangements. You will oversee program outcomes and safety across complex AOD and mental health presentations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, Community Services or Health Management.
• Experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, or Community Health sectors.
• Experience in program leadership, service delivery, workforce management and quality improvement.
• Desirable postgraduate qualification in Leadership, Health Management or Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery, performance and development of residential and community programs in Barwon region.
• Drive strategic priorities, manage outcomes and budgets, strengthen partnerships.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery and governance.
• Support workforce capability through leadership, coaching and performance management.
• Champion safe, person-centred practice and continuous improvement across services.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Education

Tertiary health qualification

Job description

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Centre Manager for Barwon AOD & Mental Health Services in Corio, VIC. You will lead residential and community programs, drive strategic priorities, manage budgets, and strengthen partnerships to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is a permanent full-time role based on-site with flexible work arrangements. You will oversee program outcomes and safety across complex AOD and mental health presentations.