Team Leader Alcohol and Other Drugs

Position Title: Team Leader Alcohol & Other Drugs & Mental Health

Classification: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Salary per hour: Dependant on Qualifications & Experience

Employment Type: Ongoing full-time

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement

Role description

Dhelkaya Health is seeking a dynamic & compassionate Team Leader to oversee a multidisciplinary team of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health Counselling clinicians. This role spans both Community Health and Custodial settings, with a strong focus on reducing harm and promoting recovery for individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

As Team Leader, you will guide your team in delivering high-quality, person centered care through comprehensive assessments and evidence-based counselling interventions. You will play a key role in supporting clients and their families to make meaningful behavioural changes and build resilience in managing the impacts od AOD use.

This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for someone passionate about integrated care and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of people experiencing complex health and wellbeing challenges.

About you

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in AOD (Min Certificate IV in AOD), Social Work, Counselling
• Min 5 years' experience working in the area of AOD or Counselling
• Membership with AHPRA or relevant appropriate professional body

Desirable:

• Qualification and/or experience in Forensic AOD counselling

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Ebony Sharma - Manager Housing, AOD, Counselling & Custodial Health on

How to apply

Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.