Join our Alcohol and Other Drug Services Team.

• Lead and support the non-residential AOD program services
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Full-time, ongoing position, based in Ballarat

Your new role

As the Team Leader AOD, you will manage the day-to-day operational requirements, work distribution and outputs of Non-residential Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program services across multiple locations.

In this role, you are responsible for building effective teams through the engagement, supervision and development of employees within the relevant Programs / Services. You will also hold small case load to be determined with the advice from the Senior Manager.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your hourly rate + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, community development and/or demonstrated experience in the provision of casework services in the health or welfare sector.
• Current Drivers Licence valid in Victora
• Relevant experience in a human services, welfare or social services role.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a diverse, engaged and cross-functional workforce focused on delivery of client outcomes.
• Demonstrated staff supervision and leadership skills and ability to deal with challenging clients and complex issues.
• Demonstrated program management and community development experience.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Warrick Davison on 0427 349 792 for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.