Job Description

$115,000 - $120,000 a year

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26d ago , from Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association Job Board

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Build Something That Matters. Lead With Purpose. Shape the Future.

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Part-Time (0.8 EFT – 4 days per week)
n SCHADS Award Level 6
n Salary: $115,000–$120,000 pro rata + Super + Salary Packaging
n Location: Cranbourne West, Victoria

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THIS IS MORE THAN A TEAM LEADER ROLE

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It's an opportunity to help build one of Australia's first culturally responsive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) recovery organisations dedicated to supporting African Australian and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.

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As our Founding Team Leader, you won't be stepping into an established organisation with fixed systems and processes. You'll be joining at the beginning of an exciting journey—working alongside the CEO to build a high-performing organisation that genuinely changes lives.

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If you've ever wanted the chance to shape an organisation, influence strategy, create systems, mentor staff and be recognised as a key leader, this role offers exactly that.

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Why Join NAS Recovery Centre?

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- Being part of the Executive Leadership Team from the beginning
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- Working directly with the CEO to shape the organisation's future
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- Opportunity to design and improve policies, procedures and service models
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- Building and leading a multidisciplinary team as the organisation grows
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- Significant opportunities for leadership development and career progression
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- The chance to leave a lasting legacy within a growing organisation
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- A workplace where innovation and new ideas are encouraged Professional development and external training opportunities.
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- Flexible and supportive working environment
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- The satisfaction of helping create culturally responsive services that make a genuine difference in people's lives.
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Key Responsibilities

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You will:

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- Provide leadership, supervision and support to a multidisciplinary team
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- Build a positive, high-performing workplace culture
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- Coordinate day-to-day program delivery across AOD and mental health services
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- Work alongside the CEO to develop organisational systems, policies and procedures
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- Drive continuous quality improvement and service innovation
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- Develop strong partnerships with community organisations and key stakeholders
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- Monitor program performance, outcomes and reporting requirements
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- Ensure services are delivered safely, ethically and in accordance with funding agreements
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- Support workforce recruitment, onboarding and professional development
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- Help guide the strategic growth of the organisation
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Our Commitment to Diversity

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NAS Recovery Centre values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, African Australian communities,



people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience, and people of all genders, faiths, abilities and identities.

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Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

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About You

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We're looking for someone who thrives in environments where they can build, improve and lead.

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You'll bring:

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Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams

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Experience managing community services, AOD, mental health or related programs

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Strong people leadership, coaching and mentoring skills

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Experience developing systems, improving processes or leading organisational change

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Excellent organisational and project management skills

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Confidence making decisions in a dynamic and evolving environment

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Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

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A genuine commitment to culturally safe, trauma‐informed and person‐centred practice

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Passion for making a meaningful difference within diverse communities

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Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to help build an organisation from the ground up.

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Essential Qualifications & Experience

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Qualification in Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, AOD, Nursing Allied Health or a related discipline

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Minimum three years' leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, programs or services

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Current Victorian Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

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Current Working with Children Check

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Current Police Check

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NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

📌 Founding Team Leader (Executive Leadership) (Victoria)
🏢 15 Ercildoune Ct
📍 Victoria