Program Manager, Mental Health & AOD (Far West NSW)

MA MISSION AUSTRALIA; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Confidential counselling

Volunteering opportunities

Extra leave

Annual leave purchase

Job summary

Mission Australia is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead Adult and Youth AOD and Commonwealth Psychosocial Support programs across Broken Hill, Dareton, Wilcannia and Menindee. You will supervise case workers and peer workers, build strong partnerships and guide a values-led, person-centred service delivery approach.

The role focuses on safety, inclusion and high-quality practice, with responsibilities for budgeting, compliance and performance across multiple communities in Far West

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in community, health or human services.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services.
• Strong people leadership, coaching and team development skills.
• Experience delivering services with complex client needs and outcomes.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, reporting, risks and compliance.
• Knowledge of Far West NSW communities and regional delivery challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop multidisciplinary teams delivering Adult and Youth AOD and Commonwealth Psychosocial Support services across Broken Hill and Dareton.
• Provide values-led leadership, coaching and supervision to build a capable, engaged team.
• Oversee case work and peer-led service delivery with a person-centred approach.
• Ensure programs meet contractual requirements, funding guidelines, quality frameworks, KPIs and policies.
• Foster safe, consistent, high-quality practice across services for mental health, psychosocial and AOD challenges.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local health providers and community organisations.
• Support locally responsive service delivery using knowledge of Broken Hill, Dareton and Far West communities.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and opportunities, drive continuous improvement.
• Manage program resources, budgets and expenditure to maintain service delivery.
• Champion a culture of safety, inclusion, collaboration and client focus, including child-safe practices.

Skills

Mental health

AOD experience

People leadership

Team coaching

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Mission Australia is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead Adult and Youth AOD and Commonwealth Psychosocial Support programs across Broken Hill, Dareton, Wilcannia and Menindee. You will supervise case workers and peer workers, build strong partnerships and guide a values-led, person-centred service delivery approach.

The role focuses on safety, inclusion and high-quality practice, with responsibilities for budgeting, compliance and performance across multiple communities in Far West