Team Leader (Westside Lodge)

• Location: Westside Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Salary: Psychologist/Social Worker Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Westside Lodge Team Leader, as a senior clinician, supports the NUM and all staff by providing exemplary practice leadership across all therapeutic aspects of the program.  This will be achieved by supporting staff to deliver evidence-based individual and group-based interventions within the residential rehabilitation setting.  With a strong emphasis on supporting staff practice development, the Team Leader will act as an exemplar of client-centred treatment in leading the delivery of care, in line with Western Health's Best Care framework.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating and supporting colleagues to develop and deliver a comprehensive psychosocial program which addresses problematic substance use and poor mental health and subsequent complexity of issues
• Working with Drug Health Services leadership team, the WSL leadership team and the wider WSL team to contribute to the development and ongoing renewal of WSL vision and strategy
• Demonstrating curiosity and initiative in identifying opportunities to improve practice and outcomes
• Utilising trauma-informed practice and recovery principles as a foundation for care delivery.  Recognising and valuing the importance of lived experience and carer involvement in client care and actively incorporating these into practice

Key responsibilities: 

• Undertake all relevant day to day operational tasks, including the coordination and management of available resources, to ensure the service operates at a high level of effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate and support colleagues to develop and deliver a comprehensive psychosocial program which addresses problematic substance use and poor mental health and subsequent complexity of issues
• Support new staff through orientation, buddy roles and formal preceptorship, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Utilise trauma-informed practice and recovery principles as a foundation for care delivery.  Recognise and value the importance of lived experience and carer involvement in consumer care, actively incorporating these perspectives into practice
• Act to ensure safety by managing clinical risk and intervene, as necessary, to achieve optimal outcomes for consumers and teams.

About you: 

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience as a psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent) if appropriate
• Minimum 7 years clinical social work experience if appropriate
• Experience in leadership and supervision of staff
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of Drug & Alcohol/Mental Health services to clients and/or their families.  

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About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about supporting individuals who are recovering from substance use and mental health issues in a safe and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 9 June 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Linda Kelly (Nurse Unit Manager Westside Lodge DDRC) on 83454010 or via Linda.Kelly2@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. 

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