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Therapeutic/Clinical Lead Program Manager - AOD

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$143k2026-09-25 → 2026-10-22
On-site · Australia

Core

Lead clinical practice and governance for a mission-driven Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service across Alice Springs and remote Northern Territory communities.

Role type

Senior clinical program manager / clinical lead

Builds

Therapeutic community, transitional living programs, sobering-up shelter, and outreach services

Domain

Healthcare / Social Services / Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment

Required skills

Clinical tertiary qualification (Bachelor's+), AOD program management, staff supervision, clinical governance, budget preparation, grant applications, stakeholder engagement, Aboriginal community engagement

Preferred skills

Experience with low-acuity detox programs, conflict resolution, high-level reporting, manual driving

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs; Provide clinical governance and facilitate reviews; Manage and support the Assessment and Intake function; Partner with Executive Leadership Group on organizational decisions; Supervise and lead four Service Managers; Recruit, train, and support professional development of staff; Provide financial oversight and support budget/grant applications; Maintain awareness of AOD research and regional drug trends

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence