Clinical Lead AOD Residential

Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Flexible hours

Laptop

Parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Cultural leave

Flu vaccination

Job summary

Gateway Health in Wangaratta leads a 24-hour Therapeutic Community (WTC) with a focus on alcohol and other drugs. This key leadership role provides clinical leadership and SME to guide residents’ treatment journeys within a Therapeutic Community model.

The role requires tertiary qualifications, AOD expertise, and proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team. It offers a full-time schedule in a dynamic, supportive environment designed to promote reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Mental Health, Community Services or other relevant field.
• Compliance with the AOD Workforce Minimum Qualification Strategy or willingness to undertake any
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with people who experience issues relating to their use of alcohol and/or other drugs, co-occurring mental health conditions, and/or involvement in the forensic system.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, balancing competing demands and prioritising work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and subject matter expertise to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed AOD treatment within the Wangaratta Therapeutic Community.
• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions, clinical programs, and practice standards to support resident outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

AOD experience

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Social Work / Mental Health degree

Job description

• Join a team of dedicated and experienced professionals
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

Join the dynamic 24-hour environment of Gateway Health’s Wangaratta Therapeutic Community (WTC) in this key leadership role. Manage the clinical team and support residents’ individual treatment journeys through the WTC’s alcohol and drug residential rehabilitation program following Therapeutic Community model principles.

This is a rewarding full-time opportunity (76 hours per fortnight) based in Wangaratta, where you’ll provide clinical leadership and subject matter expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed AOD treatment within the Wangaratta Therapeutic Community. As part of the WTC leadership team, the role leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic interventions, clinical programs, and practice standards to support positive resident outcomes.

The role actively promotes TC principles and fosters a culture of reflective practice, professional development, and continuous improvement across the service. All staff working within the WTC are expected to promote the TC approach of mutual self-help as a concept, using the social environment of the WTC and interpersonal dynamics as key learning tools.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 Level 6 ($58.36 – $60.95 + superannuation)

Skills and Experience

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Mental Health, Community Services or other relevant field
• Compliance with the AOD Workforce Minimum Qualification Strategy or willingness to undertake any
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with people who experience issues relating to their use of alcohol and/or other drugs, co-occurring mental health conditions, and/or involvement in the forensic system.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, balancing competing demands and prioritising work effectively.

Demonstrated skills and experience in managing and/or supervising staff, and the ability to effectively lead, coach and manage a team to achieve best quality service outcomes in a changing service environment.

We genuinely invest in our people. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport– discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility – swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The role may close before the listed closing date of 15th November 2026

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.