AOD Team Leader

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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• Full-time Max-term: Monday to Friday
• Generous Salary Packaging to boost your take-home pay
• SCHCADS Award hourly rates from $51 - $53.31 (depending on experience) 
• Career Development we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees! 

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Team Leader for our Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programs at Freeman House in Armidale. You will provide high-quality care delivery while leading and supervising a dedicated team. This includes overseeing intake coordination, residential and community case management, counselling services, and group programs.  You will be part of a supportive, values-driven team that is passionate about delivering positive outcomes for the local community.  

Your Responsibility

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of staff, supporting professional development and performance management
• Ensure successful implementation of the Strategic Plan within your team
• Coordinate client intake and assessment processes, and allocate cases across the case management team
• Oversee the delivery of residential rehabilitation and withdrawal management programs, including scheduling and staff allocation
• Support staff to provide strengths-based, recovery-oriented care in line with Vinnies’ AOD Model of Care
• Promote client integration into mainstream community resources, including healthcare, housing, and social services
• Participate in coordination of care with external services and agencies
• Ensure accurate data collection, entry, and reporting for evaluation, research, and quality improvement purposes
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement, policy development, and organisational initiatives
• Maintain a safe, secure, and compliant environment for clients, staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Participate in the on-call roster alongside other Team Leaders

You Will Need

• Diploma or higher qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare, or a related area
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role with understanding of administrative, accountability, and data management processes
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and lead a team to deliver effective client outcomes
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in drug and alcohol and mental health services, including assessment and evidence-based interventions
• Knowledge of community resources across drug and alcohol rehabilitation, mental health, legal assistance, income support, employment, training, and accommodation
• Understanding of WHS legislation and child protection requirements
• Experience managing complex caseloads and case planning
• Basic computer skills and experience with health information systems
• Current NSW driver licence
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please contact careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au  

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.