Job Description
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Date: 4 Sept ****
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Location: Armidale, NSW, AU, ****
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Requisition ID: ****
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About Us
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The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of community support services, committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
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Diverse leadership role driving positive change in your local community
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SCHCADS Award LV6 Salary, ranging from $115k to $120k (depending on experience)
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Permanent Full time Role: Based in Armidale - Freeman House
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Your Role
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As Manager, Freeman House, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the service, leading a multidisciplinary team and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, recovery-oriented programs that support positive outcomes for the people we serve.
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Reporting to the Regional Manager, Health Services, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and day-to-day operations of Freeman House. You will play a key role in driving service excellence, strengthening clinical governance and continuous improvement, developing strong community partnerships and ensuring the service meets relevant quality, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
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Your Responsibility
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Providing strategic and operational leadership for Freeman House
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Leading, supporting and developing a multidisciplinary team
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Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred and recovery-oriented care
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Overseeing residential AOD rehabilitation, therapeutic and group programs, health programs and inclusion activities
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Supporting effective intake, assessment, care planning, risk management and monitoring of client outcomes
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Implementing the Society's AOD Model of Care and Client-centred Service Delivery Model
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Driving clinical governance, continuous quality improvement and accreditation compliance
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Building strong partnerships across health, mental health, housing, legal, employment, training and community services
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Overseeing service data collection, reporting and outcome measurement
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Managing site operations, including rosters, staffing, facilities, food services, safety and maintenance
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Leading workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and staff development
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Managing budgets and resources within delegated authority
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You Will Need
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A minimum of five years' demonstrated experience in an equivalent health, AOD or community services leadership role, or a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare, Nursing, Allied Health or a related discipline
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Demonstrated experience in operational management and people leadership
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A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop effective multidisciplinary teams
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Knowledge and experience in AOD treatment, mental health, assessment and evidence-based interventions
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Experience overseeing intake, referral, case management and care planning for people with complex and high-level needs
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A strong understanding of clinical governance, continuous quality improvement, accreditation and risk management
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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Sound knowledge of WHS obligations
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Experience using data collection,



reporting and health information systems
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We Offer:
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Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
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Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
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Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
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Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
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Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
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Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
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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.
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St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted 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.
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If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.
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The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found inthe 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.

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