Drug and Alcohol (D&A;) Team Leader

Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Location: Inverell, NSW

Employment Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Reports to: Community Manager

Make a meaningful difference in Aboriginal health and wellbeing

Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking an experienced and passionate Drug and Alcohol (D&A;) Team Leader to provide clinical leadership, operational oversight and qualified mentoring to our Drug and Alcohol clinical and outreach team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of culturally safe, trauma-informed and evidence-based care for Aboriginal clients and families across Inverell and surrounding regional communities.

The successful applicant will play a key role in strengthening clinical governance, expanding community outreach, improving care coordination and supporting the development of service pathways for a future Aboriginal-led Residential Rehabilitation facility in Inverell.

About the role

As the D&A; Team Leader, you will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering withdrawal management support and psychosocial counselling within a structured 12-week episode of care.

You will be responsible for supporting high-quality clinical practice, strengthening client engagement and retention, and developing effective partnerships across the New England region.

Key responsibilities

- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional guidance to D&A; counsellors, caseworkers and outreach workers.
- Lead clinical case reviews, multidisciplinary meetings and complex case conferences.
- Ensure clinical assessments, withdrawal management and psychosocial support align with relevant clinical governance frameworks and statutory health guidelines.
- Oversee client intake, risk assessment, care planning and ongoing support throughout the 12-week minimum episode of care.
- Develop and implement targeted community outreach initiatives to improve accessibility and encourage early intervention.




- Promote culturally safe, harm-minimisation and trauma-informed approaches to care.
- Monitor client engagement, retention, service outcomes and clinical documentation standards.
- Build collaborative referral pathways with hospitals, general practices, mental health services, corrective services and community-controlled organisations.
- Represent Armajun in regional alcohol and other drug networks and interagency forums.
- Document service workflows, clinical protocols and operational recommendations to support the future Residential Rehabilitation project.

About you We are looking for a skilled clinical leader who combines strong Drug and Alcohol experience with a genuine commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, cultural safety and community-controlled health care.

You will bring

- Tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Addictions/Mental Health or Community Services (Aboriginal Health), together with significant relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Drug and Alcohol clinical service delivery, withdrawal management and psychosocial counselling.
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary frontline team.
- Strong clinical governance, case management and documentation skills.
- Experience managing service KPIs, client intake and retention within structured care models.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and care-coordination skills.
- A demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, health inequities and the Closing the Gap Priority Reforms.
- The ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across health,



justice and social services.

Desirable experience

- Experience in residential rehabilitation, post-acute care or therapeutic community settings.
- Professional networks and knowledge of the health, social and cultural landscape of Inverell and the broader New England region.

Key outcomes for the six-month contract The successful applicant will contribute to the following strategic outcomes:

- Engage at least 60 clients over six months, contributing to the annual service target of 120 clients.
- Support more than 80% of clients to complete the 12-week minimum care plan.
- Deliver documented fortnightly clinical supervision for direct-report staff.
- Implement a monthly community engagement and outreach plan.
- Complete operational workflow and clinical governance recommendations for the Inverell Residential Rehabilitation project by Month 5.

Why join Armajun? At Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a community-controlled organisation committed to holistic, culturally appropriate health care and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to service development, clinical excellence and the future of Aboriginal-led rehabilitation services in the New England region.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Drug and Alcohol professional ready to provide clinical leadership and contribute to meaningful community outcomes, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to:

Applications: Belinda Butler, [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026

For further information about the position, please contact [Insert contact name and details].

Armajun Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is committed to culturally safe, inclusive and community-controlled health services.

📌 Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Team Leader (Inverell)
🏢 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
📍 Inverell