Centre Manager (Salvo Connect AOD Services)

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

Why this role matters

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