• Permanent - Full time, flexible
• Rare Opportunity to Make a Difference in a Purpose-Led Organisation
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, working to shape a more just and compassionate society. We recognise the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

The Role

The Regional Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of the Vinnies Services Alcohol and Other Drug programs based in the Northwest region ensuring they deliver the best possible outcomes for vulnerable clients while maintaining the wellbeing of service delivery staff.

The Regional Manager will:

• Work closely with the Management Team to ensure efficient, consistent and optimum service delivery of health services, including alcohol and other drug services and other specialist health services.
• Manage volunteers for the alcohol and other drug services.
• Lead the delivery of the alcohol and other drug services in their region.
• Ensure services and programs are delivered in line with the organisation's theory of change/model of care.
• Ensure staff interactions with clients is in accordance with Vinnies Services' policies and procedures, Person-Centred Service Delivery Policy and the Society's AOD Model of Care.
• Support the Regional team in local problem solving, working closely with members and volunteers, business partners, service delivery staff, and enabling functions staff.
• Actively seek and form partnerships with regional government and non-government services to support the delivery of key services.
• Drive continuous improvement in all services and programs, based on analysis of outcomes and impact.
• Ensure the services and programs are compliant with quality and accreditation processes.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Tertiary qualification/s in either health or management related fields.
• Experience working in health service management, including operational management and development and delivery of outcome focused services.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate effective teams that contribute to client outcomes.
• Demonstrable understanding of the issues related to managing programs and services and leading them towards the achievement of accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated ability and expertise in health policy and current issues facing the health industry.
• Understanding of a risk management responsibility in an alcohol and other drug, mental health, and general medical clinic context.
• Ability to travel regularly across NSW.
• NSW driver licence.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in a membership-based organisation to support and empower members and volunteers.
• Experience working with homeless or socially disadvantaged client groups.
• Membership in Industry Reference Groups, Committees and Associations.
• Experience in the AOD sector.
• Experience with accreditation processes.

If you have questions about this role, please email Monica Yanni on [email protected] using the subject line: Regional Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs, quoting: VIN number 3132.

If you are a candidate with disability, please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. Submit your application with a resume and cover letter which addresses the key requirements of the Position Description.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability, please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.