Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

As a Mission driven, for purpose organisation, St John of God Health Care’s commitment to social justice is part of who we are. We exist to benefit the community, especially those most in need.

Our free and low-cost community services primarily come under the name St John of God Social Outreach comprising of a range of services that provide community mental health, homelessness support and capacity strengthening services that empower individuals, families and communities across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Timor-Leste to transform their lives.

St John of God Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) is one of these services and is a free and confidential home-based alcohol and drug withdrawal service delivered by experienced clinical nurse specialists in Perth and Peel regions, Western Australia.

We are looking to hire a Manager Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Network to join and lead our team in Perth, on a permanent full-time basis.

This role supports and maintains the framework for activities within Social Outreach services, which will include strategic development, service planning and delivery of Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) services.

Primary responsibilities of the role are to manage the services and activities of the DAWN service including the ongoing development and monitoring of services delivered in accordance with contract specifications.

The Position

- Increases the level of cooperation and partnerships with other services and agencies, including local government, and other key stakeholder groups to support an individualised approach to working with those who have drug use, substance misuse and mental health related problems.
- Supports community initiatives that address alcohol and other drug problems.




- Supports and maintains a framework for the identification, selection and prioritisation, implementation and evaluation of DAWN activities.
- Provides operational input into the development of the Social Outreach Strategic Plan to the Director.
- Implements selected DAWN programs in accordance with the services annual Operational Plan.
- Provide leadership, through effective personal, professional communication, and interpersonal capabilities and change management as well as team and strategic capabilities

To succeed you will possess a tertiary qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Occupational Therapy and have AOD experience. As a manager, you will demonstrate experience and effectiveness in service planning, development, implementation, evaluation and strong budget management. You will have a significant depth of understanding and experience working with communities to develop social capital. Above all, client care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

Our difference

At St John of God Social Outreach, our work is driven by purpose. We support some of the most vulnerable members of our community by delivering services that address unmet need and create meaningful social impact.

Our caregivers consistently describe our culture as a key reason they enjoy working with us. They particularly value:





· Making a meaningful contribution to the community.

· Work that has a special purpose and meaning beyond "just a job".

· A robust sense of pride in the work we do and the impact we create.

We can offer:

- Salary: $128,839 to $143,125 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation
- Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing
- work related expenses
- self-education and
- additional superannuation

- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

*All applicants must include a cover letting addressing the key requirements outlined above in no more than 2 pages.

For enquiries, contact Susan Cantwell, CEO on 0467 717 199 prior to 26 October or Naomi Boyd, Director Community Mental Health Services on 0477 958 393.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

📌 Manager Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (Town of Cambridge)
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 Town of Cambridge