AOD Support Work Coordinator
The Salvation Army AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
Job Description
The Salvation Army is seeking a Support Work Coordinator to lead daily program operations, provide day-to-day guidance to Life Skills Workers, and ensure a recovery-focused environment for participants. The role involves coordinating shift activities, staff deployment, and participant movement, while also building recovery-focused relationships and responding promptly to risks and incidents.
Requirements
- Degree in social work, psychology, addiction counselling or related field
- Certificate IV (or four AOD core competencies) for AOD sector work
- Experience guiding day-to-day practice in a team environment
- Experience working with adults with complex needs within AOD or social services
- Residential service experience
Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free
- Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers
- Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks)
- 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports
