$115,000 - $120,000 a year

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

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

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

THIS IS MORE THAN A TEAM LEADER ROLE

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.

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.

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

Why Join NAS Recovery Centre?

Being part of the Executive Leadership Team from the beginning

Working directly with the CEO to shape the organisation’s future

Opportunity to design and improve policies, procedures and service models

Building and leading a multidisciplinary team as the organisation grows

Significant opportunities for leadership development and career progression

The chance to leave a lasting legacy within a growing organisation





A workplace where innovation and new ideas are encouraged Professional development and external training opportunities.

Flexible and supportive working environment

The satisfaction of helping create culturally responsive services that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities You will:

Provide leadership, supervision and support to a multidisciplinary team

Build a positive, high-performing workplace culture

Coordinate day-to-day program delivery across AOD and mental health services

Work alongside the CEO to develop organisational systems, policies and procedures

Drive continuous quality improvement and service innovation

Develop strong partnerships with community organisations and key stakeholders

Monitor program performance, outcomes and reporting requirements

Ensure services are delivered safely, ethically and in accordance with funding agreements

Support workforce recruitment, onboarding and career development

Help guide the strategic growth of the organisation

Our Commitment to Diversity NAS Recovery Centre values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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.

Ready to Build Something Extraordinary?

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

You’ll bring:

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams

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

Strong people leadership, coaching and mentoring skills

Experience developing systems, improving processes or leading organisational change

Excellent organisational and project management skills

Confidence making decisions in a energetic and evolving environment

Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

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

Passion for making a meaningful difference within diverse communities

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

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

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

Current Victorian Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Current Working with Children Check

Current Police Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

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