Centre Manager (Salvo Connect AOD Services)

The Salvation Army Australia; Geelong; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Flexible working

EAP

Health & wellness initiatives

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander支

Training and development

Social impact

Résumé du poste

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, manage outcomes and budgets, and strengthen partnerships to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

This is a permanent full-time role based on-site with flexible work arrangements. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will build workforce capability and drive strategic priorities to improve outcomes for clients with complex needs

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, Community Services, Health Management or a relevant related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health or Community Health Sector
• Demonstrated experience in program leadership, service delivery, workforce management and quality improvement within a health or human services environment
• Postgraduate qualification in Leadership, Management, Health Management, Public Health or a related field (desirable)

Responsabilités

• Lead risk and performance management to ensure compliance, strengthen governance, and drive continuous improvement across service delivery
• Drive program planning and delivery through strategic oversight, performance monitoring, and effective resource and budget management
• Build workforce capability & culture by developing high-performing teams through strong leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement by fostering collaborative partnerships that enhance service integration and client outcomes
• Champion safe, person-centred practice by providing expert leadership on complex presentations and promoting excellence in service delivery

Connaissances

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, Community Services, Health Management or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification in Leadership/Management/Health Management/Public Health (desirable)

Description du poste

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues and challenges associated with problematic substance abuse and provide participants a place of hope, compassion, and dignity to recover safely.

About the role

As the Centre Manager for our Barwon AOD & Mental Health Services, you will lead the delivery, performance, and ongoing development of residential and community-based programs across the Barwon region. You will drive strategic priorities, manage program outcomes and budgets, build workforce capability, and strengthen stakeholder partnerships to ensure high-quality, person-centred service delivery. Your leadership will be instrumental in achieving operational excellence and improving outcomes for people experiencing complex alcohol, other drug, and mental health needs.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this is a permanent full-time position, based on-site with flexible work arrangements, located in Corio, VIC.

Conditions

Compensation is in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 7.

How you will make an impact

• Lead risk and performance management to ensure compliance, strengthen governance, and drive continuous improvement across service delivery
• Drive program planning and delivery through strategic oversight, performance monitoring, and effective resource and budget management
• Build workforce capability & culture by developing high-performing teams through strong leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement by fostering collaborative partnerships that enhance service integration and client outcomes
• Champion safe, person-centred practice by providing expert leadership on complex presentations and promoting excellence in service delivery

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Allied Health, Community Services, Health Management or a relevant related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health or Community Health Sector
• Demonstrated experience in program leadership, service delivery, workforce management and quality improvement within a health or human services environment
• Postgraduate qualification in Leadership, Management, Health Management, Public Health or a related field (desirable)

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts