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Be the driving force behind the first Aboriginal Women''s AOD Residential Rehab on the NSW South Coast a life-changing initiative for women and children.We''re ready when you are Apply today for an immediate start!Earn $134,000 plus Super in a leadership role that makes a real difference.Enjoy perks: salary packaging ($15,900), above award conditions,extra leave, wellbeing time, leadership coaching, monthly external supervision, phone & laptop. While living on the beautiful South Coast! Position: Female & Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.Relocation assistance available. Lead with Purpose. Drive Innovation. Transform Lives.Full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday).This is a rare opportunity to lead a groundbreaking service that embedsAboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing,delivering culturally safe, strengths-based care that makes a lasting impact.Your ImpactAs Program Manager, you will providestrategic leadership and operational oversightfor 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 ForProven 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 ofa 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.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 is authorised under sections 14(d) and 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.For more information on this position, please reach out to us at [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr