Team Lead

The primary site for this position is: Lucas

Close date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025 11:59pm

**Role**:Team Leader - Alcohol and Other Drug Services

**Employment type**:Ongoing

**Time fraction**:Full time (1.0 FTE)

We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate leader to support and guide our dedicated AOD team in delivering essential services to the Ballarat community.

In this key role, you’ll work closely with the Manager of AOD to ensure exceptional service delivery, contribute to program development and provide supervision and mentoring to the team. You may also hold a small client caseload when needed.

At Ballarat Community Health, we’re here for one purpose: creating healthy communities. We provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality health and wellbeing services to tackle the health challenges facing our region. As a not-for-profit, we’re passionate about meeting the diverse needs of our community. What we do matters - and so do you.

**Your role and impact**

As our Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Team Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of building a high-performing team that supports individuals, health professionals, schools, and external agencies across Ballarat.

Your leadership will make a difference by:

- Coaching and supporting your team to grow and reach their potential.
- Working closely with the Manager of AOD to coordinate and continuously improve services.
- Driving quality improvements and identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Holding a client caseload when needed, ensuring high-quality care.
- Delegating tasks effectively and keeping the AOD Manager updated on team successes and challenges.
- Leading service delivery and projects to achieve funded program outcomes.
- Providing strategic direction for your team and contributing to broader team goals.
- Staying informed about sector trends and funding reforms to keep us ahead of the curve.

**What you’ll bring to the team**

As our Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Team Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining a high-performing team that supports individuals, health professionals, schools, and external agencies across Ballarat.

Your leadership will make a difference by:

- Coaching and supporting the team to grow and reach their potential.
- Working closely with the Manager of AOD to coordinate and continuously improve services.
- Driving quality improvements and identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Holding a client caseload when needed, ensuring high-quality care.
- Delegating tasks effectively and keeping the AOD Manager updated on team successes and challenges.
- Leading service delivery and projects to achieve funded program outcomes.

**Why Ballarat Community Health**

We’re a values-driven organisation that sees and values you as a whole person.

Here’s why our team loves working with us:

- Make a meaningful impact. Your work will help support individuals and partner organisations, improving lives across the community.
- Flexibility to live your life. Whether it’s starting late for the school run or logging off early for family celebrations, you’ll have the flexibility to work in a way that suits you.
- A supportive, passionate team. You’ll work alongside people who care deeply about community health and each other.

**Position Description and Enquiries**

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

For further enquiries about this role please contact Suzanne Powell, Manager Alcohol & Other Drug Services on telephone 03 5338 4522

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

**Ready to make a difference? Join us at Ballarat Community Health and help create healthier communi**ties.