Choices Program Lead

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Uniting Vic Full time

**Permanent part time role**:

- **Competitive salary + salary packaging**:

- **Governance and program oversight**

**Your New Role**:
Uniting is seeking a dynamic **Program Lead** to oversee the delivery and development of the **CHOICES Program** across Victoria. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality training, program governance, and the implementation of new initiatives for both consumer participants and trainers.

CHOICES is a mandatory, evidence-based AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) program for low-risk offenders, aiming to reduce reoffending by increasing awareness of the impacts of substance use and supporting behavioral change.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading program delivery and continuous improvement in collaboration with partner agencies.
- Providing specialist training and support to external organisations.
- Updating program content to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in the AOD and justice sectors through education, partnership, and leadership.

**Benefits of working at Uniting**:
Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of **SCHADs Level 5 + super**, you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave
- Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- We value diversity and lived experiences. Access support via work groups.
- We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme
- Our people are central - access leadership development.
- Uniting offers up to 15 days paid leave for domestic violence support.
- Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

**Your skills and experience**:
You'll bring a combination of relevant qualifications and hands-on experience to the role, including:

- A Certificate IV in AOD, Mental Health, Peer Work, Training & Assessment, or a tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Nursing, or other Allied Health fields.
- Experience in group facilitation, training delivery, and program coordination is essential.
- Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and working across the AOD, mental health, or social services sectors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client database systems.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Willingness to travel within metropolitan Melbourne as needed.

Qualifications or experience in program management, healthcare leadership, and knowledge of the Choices program are highly regarded.

**View the position description.**

**How to apply**:
**About Uniting**:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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