• Permanent Full Time | 38 hours per week
• Location: Batemans Bay | Wallawanni Residential Rehabilitation Service
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia 

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose. 

Your Opportunity

Mission Australia are excited to be opening a residential alcohol and other drugs (AOD) program in Batemans Bay. The Wallawanni Residential Rehabilitation Service is located on 17 acres of bushland surrounded by stunning beaches and Nationals Parks, see here: -Property Presentation.pdf

Specialising in treating clients with co-morbid substance dependence and mental illness, the 10-bed program works with young people aged between 16 and 24 years. The treatment model is a 12-week holistic psychosocial rehabilitation program based on harm minimisation and health promotion. This 12-week program is followed up with 6 months community aftercare.

The service will be modelled on Mission Australia’s successful program at Robertson – Triple Care Farm - https://youtu.be/zw_90qSIzpk. 

We are now recruiting for an experienced Program Manager who will oversee the operation of the Vocational Training and Education, Residential and Sport and Recreation Programs.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead a medium sized multi-disciplinary team in delivering this service
• Coordinate the roster of employees ensuring the service is appropriately staffed
• Act as an escalation point, on call for the service to ensure issues are resolved quickly
• Oversee the Program and ensure efficient provision and support for young people
• Support young people to engage in the program and to make progress
• Provide supervision and support to the team and address any areas of development
• Coordinate and ensure compliance with relevant funding agreements
• Monitor service delivery and assist Area Manager in ongoing development of service
• Undertake recruitment and selection of new and replacement staff
• Complete a range of Budget, WHS and compliance administration duties

Requirements for Success:

• Relevant qualification (community services, case management, youth work etc.)
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in youth work and/or case management
• Extensive knowledge of issues pertaining to Drug and Alcohol abuse
• Current NSW Drivers’ license
• Evidence of Covid 19 Vaccination

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Our culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.  

We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve. 

 We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. 

 Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. 

 We encourage applications from people with disability and Indigenous Australians.

If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Program Manager - Wallawanni Residential Rehabilitation Service - Batemans Bay enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) 
• Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers 
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support. 

How to Apply 

View the Position Description HERE and click “Apply Now”. We will respond to your application. 

Expected start date will be between November and early December 2022 and program commencement in January 2023. 

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you.