• Join our supportive and proactive Alcohol and Other Drugs Residential Treatment team in Eagle Vale NSW
• Full Time until June 2027 with possible extension
• NFP Salary Sacrificing available

As the Team Leader - Residential Programs, you will:

• Lead and manage a team delivering high-quality AOD residential treatment and support programs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with clinical governance standards and KPIs.

• Play a pivotal role in fostering excellence in client care, supporting staff development, and driving operational success aligned with Odyssey House’s mission and values.

• Deliver high-quality individual and group AOD treatment and recovery-focused support.
• Lead and manage a team, including supervision, professional development, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with the Odyssey House Model of Care and clinical governance standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop partnerships and achieve program objectives.
• Support data reporting and evaluation to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and innovation within the team

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or VET qualification with significant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing a small team within a clinical governance framework.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver AOD programs, particularly in residential settings.
• Demonstrated ability to support people with complex support needs including those with intersecting AOD and Mental Health needs and cognitive impairment, significant contact with criminal justice system and other similar complexities.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to network, develop stakeholder relationships (including with funding bodies) and work within communities including with other service providers.
• Knowledge and/or experience responding to clients in crisis (e.g. presenting suicide/self-harm)
• Computer literacy including understanding of MS Office Suite and use of Client Management Systems.
• Demonstrable communication skills including report writing, case note writing.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation, care coordination and support strategies.
• Hold a current NSW Driver's License.
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a current Criminal History Check and Working With Children clearance for paid employment.
• COVID Vaccinated.
• Unlimited right to live and work in Australia.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in residential treatment settings.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement frameworks and clinical audits.

A position description is attached.