State Manager AOD

Position Title: AOD State Manager, QLD

Location: Social Mission - Spring Hill, QLD

Status: Full Time

Direct Reports: 4

Hybrid / Site-Based: Hybrid

Lead Statewide Impact. Transform Lives. Shape the Future of AOD Services.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to supporting individuals, families and communities impacted by alcohol and other drug-related harms.

As the AOD State Manager for Queensland, you will play a pivotal leadership role, driving excellence across our AOD programs and contributing to national strategy and innovation.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose-empowering teams, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring every person who walks through our doors receives high-quality, compassionate support.

The AOD State Manager, QLD is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services within Queensland. This role ensures high-quality service delivery, strong stakeholder relationships, and effective management of statewide contracts and programs.

As a key representative of the organisation, the State Manager will champion the needs of individuals experiencing AOD-related harms and contribute to national strategic direction through active participation in the National AOD Leadership Team.

Service Delivery & Development

• Lead the review, enhancement and integration of AOD services across the state.
• Drive the implementation of national frameworks and best-practice models in alignment with the National AOD Model of Care.
• Build and empower a high-performing team of social service professionals to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Develop strategic partnerships with agencies to ensure participants have seamless access to the full breadth of support services.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities to expand service capacity and innovation.
• Lead contract negotiations with state government partners for new and evolving funding arrangements.
• Monitor sector trends and emerging needs to ensure services remain contemporary and responsive.
• Implement nationally aligned frameworks that strengthen outcome measurement and service effectiveness.
• Champion the local mission delivery model and ensure active participation in local leadership initiatives.

Operational Leadership

• Provide comprehensive oversight and accountability for the operational performance of all AOD programs in Queensland.
• Embed strong governance, compliance and accountability frameworks across service delivery.
• Ensure robust risk management processes are in place to support safe, high-quality client care.
• Maintain adherence to all contractual, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Partner with Finance Business Partners to develop, monitor and manage service budgets.
• Lead and support line managers to build safe, well-governed, and high-performing teams that align with TSA policy and procedures.

• Degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Community Development or a related discipline (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience, including at least 5 years in management.
• Qualifications in Business or demonstrated business management experience (highly regarded).
• Experience contributing to community, government or sector-based committees or bodies (advantageous).
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications (desirable).
• A valid state-based Working with Children Check (required).

The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers, Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport
• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency.
• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts.

Are you ready to make a difference and help individuals rebuild their lives? Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the role's requirements. Together, we can create lasting change and build a more inclusive and compassionate community.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.