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 new 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

- Team-oriented, compassionate and innovative team environment
- Culture of continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare

Closing date

11:59pm on 17 August 2026

Enquiries

Contact Amandeep Chahal at or phone

Australia 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.

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 (City of Maribyrnong)
🏢 Western Health
📍 City of Maribyrnong