Head of Wellbeing & AOD Programs (Rehabilitation)

The-Geo-Group-Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff gym

Subsidised meals

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia is seeking a dedicated Substance Use and Wellbeing Manager at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Victoria. Lead planned AOD and wellbeing programs, drive continuous improvement, and enhance transitions from custody to community.

You will coordinate lived experience initiatives, supervise senior staff, and engage stakeholders to deliver client-centered, evidence-based services within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in AOD service delivery and program management.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of harm minimisation, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and provide clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in AOD and wellbeing services.
• Experience working with diverse and complex populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation, quality improvement and program design principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of transition and reintegration issues and needs of offenders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of AOD and wellbeing programs.
• Develop and implement key initiatives including the lived experience strategy and the volunteer program at RCC.
• Ensure that all programs and services are evidence-based, client-centred, and responsive to the needs of the population.
• Ensure best practice in AOD service delivery, including harm minimisation and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Participate in the case management and/or placement process by providing information and advice to relevant staff on a prisoner’s participation, progression and/or completion in programs.
• Engage in continuous improvement and the application of an innovative approach to areas such as induction, responsive program delivery and application of assessment tools.
• Provide oversight of Continuum of Care as related to substance use needs, including service delivery at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.
• Monitor program outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the development of new initiatives to address emerging substance use and wellbeing issues.
• Engage community stakeholders in service promotion to strengthen rehabilitati ve outcomes.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision, and support to Senior AOD staff and the broader team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery , within the correctional environment and post release
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and trauma-informed team culture
• Conduct regular performance reviews, supervision sessions, and team meetings
• Identify training and development needs
• Ensure adherence to applicable ethical, legal, and organisational standards
• Represent the organisation at relevant networks, forums, and meetings
• Ensure programs comply with relevant legislation, standards, and funding requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and data collection systems
• Manage program budgets in collaboration with senior leadership

Skills

Leadership

AOD delivery

Multidisciplinary teams

Harm minimisation

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Case management

Program evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Resource allocation

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The GEO Group Australia is seeking a dedicated Substance Use and Wellbeing Manager at Ravenhall Correctional Centre in Victoria. Lead planned AOD and wellbeing programs, drive continuous improvement, and enhance transitions from custody to community.

You will coordinate lived experience initiatives, supervise senior staff, and engage stakeholders to deliver client-centered, evidence-based services within a correctional setting.