Holyoake has a proud 50-year history of giving people
impacted by alcohol, drugs and mental ill health the support, hope and
confidence they need to live the life they choose. We operate across five
locations in Victoria Park, Midland, Northam, Narrogin and Merredin, and employ
over 100 staff. The Holyoake Approach guides our way of working, and other
benefits include:
We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader to form part
of our Wheatbelt Community Alcohol and Other Drug Service (WCADS) on a permanent,
full-time basis. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, the Team Leader
will work within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Holyoake actively promotes a working environment that values
diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds,
people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any
support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of
application.
The key focus areas of this position are to:
- Provide
effective line management and coaching to a team of 10–15 Counsellors,
mainly based in the Northam office, who deliver services to individuals
and families affected by alcohol and other drug issues.
- Manage
rostering and other HR functions in collaboration with senior management
and executive leadership.
- Monitor
service quality, consistency and compliance with contractual and
organisation requirements.
- Assist
in the identification of service gaps and contribute to service
development and continuous improvement.
- Develop
effective collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and
promote Holyoake services to the broader community
- Contribute
to the development of reports and data to relevant funding bodies and
external stakeholders.
- Identify
opportunities for innovative service delivery and contribute to the
development of service options for consumers
Criteria for Successful Applicants
To be successful, you will need to embrace Holyoake’s family
systems approach and demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based
interventions, including group programs.
You will also need the following:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, social work, counselling or related field
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical interventions (preferably within the alcohol and other drugs sector)
- Demonstrated experience in managing a community service program
- Experience
in leading and developing effective teams
- Experience
working in the Northam/Wheatbelt region (Desirable)
- High
level of communication and interpersonal skills, including report and
submission writing
- Demonstrated
ability to successfully build partnerships and work collaboratively
National Police Clearance, no more than three months old
- Current
WA Driver’s Licence
Holyoake is committed to developing employees and provides a
flexible and supportive working environment. We offer:
- Starting salary of $113,815 (effective 1 July 2026)
- Up to 3 days additional Christmas leave
- Options to salary package up to $15,900 per annum for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 per annum for entertainment benefits, to increase your take home pay
- Excellent opportunity to be a part of a values led organisation and make a difference
- Free parking on site at Northam office
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter,
outlining how you meet the key selection criteria above.
Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately, so
please apply without delay. For more details, please email Matthew Steffel,
Regional Manager, at msteffel@holyoake.org.au
Referrals from recruitment agencies will not be entertained
for this role.
