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.

Next Steps

Please click "Apply Now" by the closing date to submit your application.

Please kindly note: 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.

Applications for this position are assessed on a rolling basis.

For more information on this position, please reach out to us at [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager (Identified) - Nowra enquiry via EthicalJobs.