Team Leader

Wunya provides a safe, supportive, and structured residential environment designed to help individuals overcome drug and alcohol challenges. Our comprehensive six-week treatment program accommodates up to 20 clients at any given time, offering a complete continuum of care from initial contact through to reintegration into the community. We aim to inspire genuine, long-lasting change, equipping clients with the tools and strategies they need to successfully navigate recovery and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

The salary for this position is based on the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010, classified at Levels 6.1 to 6.3. The annual salary range is from $106,387 to $111,090. In addition to superannuation, this role offers attractive salary packaging benefits and includes an extra five Lives Lived Well (LLW) days per year, providing added flexibility to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to make a significant impact in a supportive, dynamic team environment while contributing to positive, transformative outcomes for clients and families.

**What we are looking for**

With a well-established career in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector—whether in residential or community-based settings—you are a proactive, dedicated leader ready for your next exciting challenge. Your quick thinking and adaptability in a dynamic, agile environment will be complemented by:

- **Clinical Expertise**: A strong background in developing and/or leading clinical education programs and experience working within evidence-based frameworks.
- **Leadership and Mentoring**: Proven skills in leading and mentoring a diverse team of clinical and non-clinical staff members.
- **Communication Skills**: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and relate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- **Contractual and Reporting Knowledge**:Demonstrates a robust understanding of contractual obligations within clinical programs, with proven capability in developing detailed, funder-aligned reports that effectively showcase health outcomes.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Strong skills in stakeholder management, including networking with funders and service providers, attending community events, and developing strategic partnerships to enhance service delivery.
- **Process Improvement**: A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for driving process improvements. We value and encourage innovative ideas and suggestions for enhancing our services.
- **Empathetic Leadership**: The ability to lead with empathy, walking alongside your team while also possessing the confidence to engage in difficult conversations when needed.
- **Rostering Experience**:Proven experience in rostering is advantageous for this role, as you will be tasked with scheduling casual after-hours Support Workers. This includes aligning staffing resources effectively while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- **Qualifications and Compliance**: You hold a minimum bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counselling, or another allied health field. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in business management, human resources or related discipline, and qualifications in a relevant clinical domain are acceptable. Additionally, you must possess a current, valid Australian Driver’s Licence and a National Police Check.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a committed leader to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Most importantly you will have passion, commitment, and a great attitude with a genuine alignment to the Lives Lived Well values. Our values are:

- We are humble, human, and full of hope
- We show up and share
- We ask: Why not? And what’s next?We leave a positive wake

**Benefits of Working with us**

Our Wunya team are enthusiastic and respectful. We work from a client-centred perspective and are genuine advocates for our clients. We value open, honest communication and foster a collaborative work style.

As an organisation, Lives Lived Well offers a huge range of benefits, which can be seen on our website, but here are a few of them:

- Working Monday to Friday with no weekend and mínimal on-call requirements
- Being part of an evidence-based, data-driven organisation who foster best practice across all aspects of the business
- Strong leadership and peer support, including Team Leader Forums
- Five days extra paid leave per year to support your wellbeingDiscounts and specials on a range of products through our Rewards Gateway

**How to Apply