Residential AOD Manager

Tradewind; Maryknoll; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Leadership training

Executive leadership support

Permanent leadership role

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is seeking an experienced leader to manage a well-established residential AOD therapeutic community in regional Victoria. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive high-quality, trauma-informed care and oversee safe, person-centred recovery pathways for clients.

The role reports to the Head of Residential Services and requires strong operational leadership, workforce planning, budgeting and strategic development to sustain outcomes and occupancy across the service.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within residential AOD, mental health or community services.
• Strong trauma-informed practice knowledge and therapeutic care models.
• Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams in complex service settings.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a large residential rehabilitation service.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to multidisciplinary staff.
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, rostering and performance development.
• Drive trauma-informed, client-centred practice across the service.
• Maintain occupancy, service quality and contractual outcomes.
• Lead continuous improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Build relationships with health, justice, housing and community stakeholders.
• Support staff with complex clinical presentations and operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, accreditation and workplace safety requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development.

Skills

Leadership

AOD/mental health experience

Trauma-informed care

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce planning

Budgeting

Multidisciplinary teams

Clinical supervision

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced leader to manage a well-established residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) therapeutic community in regional Victoria.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in residential rehabilitation, AOD, mental health or broader community services who is passionate about leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care. You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of a large residential service while supporting staff, driving continuous improvement and ensuring clients receive safe, person-centred support throughout their recovery journey.

What's on Offer

• Lead an established therapeutic community with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team
• Make a genuine impact supporting people experiencing alcohol and other drug dependence
• Permanent leadership opportunity with strong organisational support
• Salary packaging available to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and leadership training
• Supportive executive leadership team committed to quality improvement and innovation

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Residential Services, you'll be responsible for the overall management of the residential program, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based service delivery.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day operations of a residential rehabilitation service
• Providing leadership, supervision and support to multidisciplinary staff
• Managing recruitment, workforce planning, rostering and performance development
• Driving trauma-informed, client-centred practice across the service
• Maintaining occupancy, service quality and contractual outcomes
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities
• Building strong relationships with health, justice, housing and community stakeholders
• Supporting staff with complex clinical presentations and operational decision making
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, accreditation and workplace safety requirements
• Contributing to strategic planning and ongoing service development

About You

We're looking for an experienced leader who enjoys building high-performing teams while maintaining a strong focus on client outcomes.

You will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Health Sciences or a related discipline
• Significant leadership experience within AOD, mental health, community health or residential services
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and therapeutic models of care
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within complex service environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong operational leadership including workforce planning, budgeting and service delivery
• Knowledge of withdrawal management, AOD treatment pathways and complex client needs will be highly regarded
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

If you're an experienced leader looking to make a lasting impact within the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Tradewind Australia is committed to providing every person with equal employment opportunities regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Tradewind Australia strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived experience, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.