Team Leader - Non-Residential AOD Services

Lead with purpose. Inspire a team. Transform lives.

Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest and most trusted providers of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services. Through withdrawal support, rehabilitation, harm reduction, and recovery programs, we help people overcome challenges, reclaim their wellbeing, and create lasting change. Every day, our teams make a meaningful impact by providing a place of safety, hope, dignity, and opportunity for those seeking a better future.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader - Non-Residential AOD Services to lead our dedicated Bendigo-based team supporting individuals, families and communities impacted by alcohol and other drug use across the Loddon region.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is ready to combine clinical expertise, people leadership, and service excellence to make a meaningful difference in the lives of some of our community's most vulnerable individuals.

You'll lead a team practitioners delivering a range of evidence-based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services, including:

• Intake and comprehensive AOD assessments
• Counselling and therapeutic interventions
• Care and Recovery Coordination
• Collaborative care planning and case management

Reporting to the AOD Non-Residential Services Manager, this is a permanent full-time position, based on-site in Bendigo, VIC.

Conditions
Compensation will be in accordance with SCHADS Award Level 7.
$58.37 – $60.95 hourly + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties, allowances, NFP salary packaging.

As Team Leader, you'll provide clinical oversight, foster a positive and supportive team culture, ensure quality service delivery, and maintain compliance with program and funding requirements. You'll also maintain a small client caseload, allowing you to stay connected to frontline practice while supporting your team's development and success.

How you will make an impact

• Lead, coach and supervise a multidisciplinary team of AOD practitioners
• Support complex client presentations and providing clinical guidance
• Manage service performance, quality standards and outcome targets
• Facilitate team meetings, supervision and professional development
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and partner agencies
• Drive continuous improvement and service innovation
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and wellbeing

About You

You're an engaging and supportive leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality services and empowering others to thrive.

What you will bring

• A qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Community Services, Health, or a related discipline
• Experience working within the AOD, health, community services or social services sector
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or supervising staff
• Strong understanding of assessment, counselling, case management and recovery-oriented practice
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A commitment to person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice

• Hold, or have the ability and commitment to obtain, the AOD Skill Set within your first 12 months of employment

• A Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• A Current Employee Working with Children Check

What we offer

The Salvos offer eligible employees a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• 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

• 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

Ready to lead a passionate team and help create lasting change?

Apply today and become part of a service that supports recovery, strengthens communities, and empowers people to build brighter futures.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration