Position Summary
Location: Footscray
Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
Salary: Social Worker Grade 3 or Community Development Worker Class 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role
Team Leader of AOD Specialist Services.
Lead and innovate in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) treatment.
Oversee clinical and operational aspects of assessment, counselling, non‐residential withdrawal and care & recovery coordination.
Work with the team to deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based client care across the Northwestern Metropolitan and Grampians regions, streamline pathways, and maximise quality and timely treatment.
Key responsibilities
Provide day‐to‐day operational and clinical oversight and leadership of clinical staff
Ensure high quality evidence‐based client care within a harm minimisation framework
Supervise staff, drive performance, motivate the team and meet KPIs
Manage rosters, timesheet approvals and workload distribution
Represent the service at sector network meetings and build relationships with external agencies
Assist the Manager with recruitment, induction and training; lead onboarding for recent AOD team staff
Facilitate clinical meetings, reviews, supervision, mentoring and professional development
About you
Leadership experience in health or community services
Knowledge of AOD funding, KPIs and case management
Understanding of the biopsychosocial effects of substance use and poor mental health on individuals, families and communities
Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Western Health values
Experience managing and documenting clinical risks
Ability to organise workload, set priorities and meet performance targets and deadlines
Compensation and benefits
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
Health and wellbeing programmes, including flexible work arrangements
Scholarships and grants to support continuous learning




Learning and development opportunities
Access to the Western Health Learning Academy for personalised learning pathways
Professional growth programmes, including postgraduate studies and clinical education
Mentorship and career support
Community impact and inclusion
Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care
Champion diversity and inclusion within the workforce
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and research
Organisational culture and environment
Collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment
Culture of continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare
Closing date
11:59pm on 17 August ****
Enquiries
Contact Amandeep Chahal at or phone
Australia Equal Chance 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.
Child Safety Commitment
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people involved in our services and follows all legislative requirements to keep them safe.
Background Checks
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Psychosocial Safety Commitment
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Recruitment Agency Policy
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies.
Traditional Custodian Acknowledgement
Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
Application
If you're passionate about making a significant impact on AOD healthcare, please click the 'apply' button and follow the prompts.
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📌 Team Leader - Aod Specialist Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne