Clinical Team Leader

Salary:

SACS Level 6

Location:

GH Wangaratta

Employment Type:

PT - Part-time Temporary

Department:

AOD TC Residential Rehab Services

Closing Date:

14 Sep 2025

• Based in Wangaratta at our Therapeutic Community, Residential AOD Rehabilitation
• Part-time – 0.9 EFT
• Temporary Contract until

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

The Wangaratta Therapeutic Community (WTC) program, where this position is based, is a 30 bed AOD residential rehabilitation funded by the Department of Health which provides rehabilitation support to adults experiencing significant harm relating to their AOD use.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Clinical Team Leader to join our team at the WTC on a short-term basis, until

The model of care used in the program is the Therapeutic Community (TC) model where the community itself, through self-help and mutual support, is the principal means for promoting personal change. The full 12-month program offers group psychoeducation and group therapy, individual case management, individual counselling, and participation in site-based work, recreation and social activities.

As well as supervising and leading the AOD Clinical team and Admissions team, you will work closely with the Program Manager and House Operations Team Leader to lead the 24/7 functions of Gateway Health's residential rehabilitation facility. You will guide and promote the therapeutic community model of care, deliver group and individual therapeutic interventions, and foster a positive work environment.

ABOUT YOU

To be a successful Gateway Health Leader, you must have a real passion for working with people to help them develop and can demonstrate proven experience and leadership skills.

You are an experienced and values-driven leader with a strong background in alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, mental health, or related fields. With tertiary qualifications in AOD/Addictive Behaviours, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, or Community Services (and current registration with your professional body), you bring both clinical expertise and proven leadership skills.

You have a deep understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, and experience working with people who may be high-risk, marginalised, or difficult to engage. You are confident in supervising and supporting staff, fostering a positive team culture, and driving service quality through innovation, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.

Highly organised and adaptable, you can manage competing priorities, lead multidisciplinary teams, and respond effectively in dynamic and challenging environments. Your strong communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills enable you to build collaborative partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, families, community organisations and funding bodies.

REMUNERATION

Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022

Classification – SACS Employee Level 6

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a healthy work-life balance
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Limited free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Jen Rollings on

Don't meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 14th SEPTEMBER 2025

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.