• 0.8 FTE|Permanent|$173,575.00 total remuneration at full time|Hybrid flexibility
• Lead a new statewide AOD service model of around 17 people
• Build. Influence. Lead change where it matters most.

Your new role:

Anglicare Victoria is launching a new statewide Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service across Victoria’s therapeutic court programs, supporting people involved in the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP), Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) and Drug Court pathways.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the implementation, development and delivery of this innovative service model.

This is an opportunity to shape a new program from the ground up working at the intersection of AOD treatment, therapeutic justice and community services. You will lead a skilled multidisciplinary team of AOD professionals delivering evidence-informed interventions that support participants to address substance use, improve wellbeing and reduce the factors contributing to ongoing contact with the justice system.

This role is ideal for an experienced AOD leader who wants to move beyond managing existing services and play a key role in building a new model of care that will influence outcomes for people across Victoria.

Make Your Mark

Lead a new statewide service model

• Establish effective operational systems, processes and practices to support consistent service delivery.
• Translate program objectives into meaningful outcomes for participants, courts and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across the service.

Provide clinical and operational leadership

• Support Team Leaders and AOD clinicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed practice.
• Promote trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and harm minimisation approaches.
• Ensure practice reflects the balance between accountability, participant responsibility and person-centred care.

Build strong partnerships

• Develop effective relationships with courts, justice stakeholders, AOD providers and community services.
• Represent Anglicare Victoria within relevant networks and forums.
• Support collaborative approaches that improve outcomes for participants.

Create a strong team culture

• Build an environment where clinicians feel supported, trusted and empowered.
• Encourage reflective practice, learning and professional growth.
• Champion a culture of curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced AOD leader who understands that meaningful change happens when clinical expertise is combined with strong partnerships and innovative thinking.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading AOD, alcohol and other drug, mental health or related community services.
• Previous experience in program establishment, development and implementation.
• Experience managing teams delivering complex, client-centred services.
• Strong understanding of AOD treatment approaches including assessment, counselling, psychoeducation and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, dual diagnosis and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Experience working collaboratively with government agencies, courts, health services or community organisations.
• The ability to lead through change, establish new programs and create effective service models.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to influence across multiple systems.

You do not need previous court experience. We are looking for someone who understands therapeutic practice, embraces complexity and is motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, AOD, Community Services or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in alcohol and other drug practice and/or dual diagnosis environments.
• Relevant leadership or management experience.

Desirable:

• Cert IV AOD or higher AOD qualification.
• Experience working within justice, forensic, health or community service settings.

What makes this such a great role for you?

• Base yourself at our Werribee or Box Hill offices. Flex to work from home in a hybrid model.
• Part time, 0.8, 30.4 hours per week
• You get access to salary packaging which decreases the tax you pay so you get even more of your salary in your back pocket.
• $173,575.00 total remuneration at full time (please pro rata)
• Start dates November/December 2026
• Full induction to help set you up for success.
• Access to discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “There’s a kindness in the way the organisation deals with its people. It still feels like a smaller agency, with that sense that it has amazing influence, which is led from the top, but then there’s this respect between the regions as well. It’s like it’s family, but it's so influential in the industry as well.”

Information session:

We understand that you might want to learn more about this program, so we are running an information session on Tuesday 20^th October at 7pm

The link to the session can be seen below, copy the link and register for the session prior to the date, we look forward to seeing many of you there! 

7pm Tuesday 20^th October- https://msteams.link/SF8Y

Ready to take the next step:

Could you please apply for the role before midnight on Sunday 25^th October. We will review applications as they are received and book interviews on a rolling basis

You can download the position description here:  Client Services Program Manager CS SM ICB 092025 V1.2 (2).pdf

Click apply wherever you first see the advertisement which will take you to our application portal. Create a profile using your email address and then attach a resume with your cover letter through the portal.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a unique and interesting position in the AOD space you need to call or email our Recruitment Specialist Paul Ridley at paul.ridley@anglicarevic.org.au or 03 9412 6078

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability