- Be the driving force behind the first Aboriginal Women’s AOD Residential Rehab on the NSW South Coast – a life-changing initiative for women and children.
- We’re ready when you are – Apply today for an immediate start!
- Earn $134,000 plus Super in a leadership role that makes a real difference.
- Enjoy perks: salary packaging ($15,900), above award conditions, extra leave, wellbeing time, leadership coaching, monthly external supervision, phone & laptop. While living on the beautiful South Coast! Position: Female & Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Relocation assistance available. Lead with Purpose. Drive Innovation. Transform Lives.
- Full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
- Applications for this position are assessed on a rolling basis.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a groundbreaking service that embeds Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, delivering culturally safe, strengths-based care that makes a lasting impact.
Your Impact
As Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a residential program that is changing lives. You will:
- Lead and Inspire: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring excellence in service delivery and staff wellbeing.
- Champion Clinical Governance: Collaborate with our specialist team to ensure high quality care.
- Manage Resources: Develop and manage budgets, funding agreements, compliance and reporting frameworks.
- Build Partnerships: Forge strong relationships with community, stakeholders, and external agencies to amplify impact.
- Innovate and Improve: Champion continuous improvement, evaluation, and evidence-based approaches in AOD treatment.
- Shape Policy: Contribute to outreach, prevention initiatives, and policy development that influence systemic change.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven Leadership: 5+ years in the AOD and/or Community Services sector, with at least 2+ years in a senior management or leadership role.
- Strategic Approach: Balance operational priorities with long-term program vision and capacity to secure future funding to strengthen service provision.
- Cultural Competence: Commitment to Aboriginal health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification in Drug & Alcohol, SEWB/Mental Health, Community Services, Social Work.
- Financial Acumen: Skilled in managing budgets, funding agreements, and compliance requirements.
- Collaborative Leader: Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why Join Waminda:
- Work with Purpose: Be part of a community-led organisation grounded in cultural values.
- Drive Meaningful Change: Support Aboriginal women and families on the South Coast.
- Enjoy Lifestyle & Balance: Coastal location, extra leave, wellbeing time.
- Grow Professionally: Leadership coaching, monthly supervision, ongoing development.
- Attractive Package: $134,000 + super, salary packaging up to $15,900, relocation assistance available.
All applicants for this position must identify as both female and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander: an applicant's gender and race is a genuine occupational qualification and ais authorised under sections 14(d) and 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
For more information on this position, please reach out to us at peopleandculture@waminda.org.au
