• 9 day fortnight

About the Role

• Lead and support a team of dedicated staff committed to social justice and passionate about providing access to opportunities for young people experiencing coexisting mental health and substance use issues.
• Work with a dynamic and well-respected NGO with over 40 years experience working with the community
• Work within the wider Weave team of counsellors, psychologists, caseworkers, mental health and AOD specialists, youth workers, education workers, arts and activities workers.
• Generous salary packaging options available

About Weave Youth & Community Services:

At Weave we believe when people are supported, they are empowered to change their own lives. Since 1976, we have been providing a range of services and support to children, young people, families and communities who face complex issues and difficult circumstances. Our work is about genuine support that celebrates an individual’s strengths self-determined success and improved life outcomes.

The team at Weave are dedicated, experienced and are well recognised for their engaging work and pioneering new therapeutic approaches. For more information about Weave please visit our website: www.weave.org.au.

About The Role:

Weave is seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide leadership, support and coordination of Weave’s Speak Out Dual Diagnosis Program. This program provides support services including casework, counselling, education, project work, community development and referral pathways for young people aged 12 to 28 years experiencing co-existing mental health and substance use issues.

We work with young people, families and the community to provide holistic, strengths based and trauma informed support. You will provide “back-up” casework and counselling support for clients when key workers are not available due to leave, periods of recruitment etc. You will play a general support and development role for young people connected to the Speak Out Program. The Program Manager manages and supports the team of 8 - 10 staff.

A background in mental health and AOD is essential for this position.

Classification for this position is SCHCADS Award Level 6 Paypoint (6.1 - 6.3) depending on qualifications and experience. Hourly rate range: $47.71 -$49.81 per hour plus significant salary packaging benefits.

The Job Description is available on our website, or attached below.