Location

Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs; St Albans (Westside Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre)

Reference

6627

Employment Details

- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Psychologist/Social Worker Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the Role

The Westside Lodge Team Leader, as a senior clinician, supports the Nurse Unit Manager and all staff by providing exemplary practice leadership across all therapeutic aspects of the program. This will be achieved by supporting staff to deliver evidence-based individual and group-based interventions within the residential rehabilitation setting, with a focus on client-centred treatment in line with Western Health’s Best Care framework.

Key Responsibilities

- Work with Drug Health Services leadership team, the WSL leadership team and the wider WSL team to contribute to the development and ongoing renewal of WSL vision and strategy.
- Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in identifying opportunities to improve practice and outcomes.
- Undertake all relevant day-to-day operational tasks, including coordination and management of available resources, to ensure the service operates at a high level of effectiveness and efficiency.
- Coordinate and support colleagues to develop and deliver a comprehensive psychosocial program addressing problematic substance use, poor mental health and subsequent complexity of issues.
- Support new staff through orientation, buddy roles and formal preceptorship, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Utilise trauma-informed practice and recovery principles as a foundation for care delivery, recognising and valuing the importance of lived experience and carer involvement in consumer care, actively incorporating these perspectives into practice.
- Act to ensure safety by managing clinical risk and intervening, as necessary, to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers and teams.

About You





- Minimum of 5 years professional experience as a psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent) if appropriate.
- Minimum 7 years clinical social work experience if appropriate.
- Experience in leadership and supervision of staff.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health services to clients and/or their families.

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning.

Learning and Development Opportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Qualified growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Closing Date

Applications close 5 August 2026 at 11:59pm.

Enquiries

For further information, contact Linda Kelly (Nurse Unit Manager Westside Lodge DDRC) at or .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Safety and Compliance

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Recruitment Policy

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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📌 Team Leader (Westside Lodge) (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne