Team Leader, Harm Reduction & Complex Care

• Full Time Ongoing role based at Coburg
• 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits
• Make a difference in the lives of people and their families experiencing harm associated with substance use

As Team Leader, you'll oversee daily operations of the Harm Reduction team and associated programs, ensuring alignment with management guidance and regulatory and policy standards. Your primary focus is addressing complex community care needs, achieved through building effective teams and fostering partnerships with stakeholders.

You'll provide operational leadership, support clinicians in delivering high-quality services, and contribute clinical expertise to program development while maintaining collaborative relationships and ensuring consistent service provision and reporting standards.

In this role you will also:

• Advocate for individuals at high risk of opioid and other drug overdose, collaborating closely with various AOD treatment, Harm Reduction, and peer-based services
• Lead the operational functions of a range of consumer-focused programs and partnerships
• Develop innovative responses to addressing emerging issues and risks in our community as a result of substance use
• Ensure consistent service provision, accurate data recording, and high-quality reporting standards across catchment areas
• Engage in program development initiatives and related projects

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A hybrid work environment that will provide at least one day work from home (if preferred) and a range of other flexible work options.

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to a SCHCADS Level 6 salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits. There is also an option for additional purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.

You will have a Bachelor level degree or diploma in a related discipline such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences with appropriate professional registration (AHPRA or AASW) or eligibility for professional membership, as well as:

• A management qualification (desirable)
• A postgraduate AOD qualification OR Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment) (refer to appendix A for details on competencies)
• Relevant experience in a human services, welfare or social services role. 
• Demonstrated staff supervision and leadership skills and ability to deal with challenging clients and complex issues in a health service setting, preferably in the AOD, Mental Health or forensic fields.
• In depth knowledge and experience working with in a Harm Reduction framework (desirable).

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’ve questions about the opportunity, please contact Sarah Jones, Manager – Integrated Clinical Practice on 03 9051 6*** or via email – ***********@vt.uniting.org 

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.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.