Work with us

Lead meaningful change in the AOD sector while supporting and mentoring a passionate multidisciplinary team.

At Uniting Communities, we believe in creating a compassionate and inclusive community where people can thrive. We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Practitioner to join our New ROADS team, supporting individuals and families impacted by alcohol and other drug use.

This leadership role combines clinical expertise, coaching, operational oversight and stakeholder engagement across metropolitan and regional South Australia. You will play a key role in strengthening service delivery, mentoring frontline practitioners and driving positive outcomes for clients and communities.

About the Role

As the Senior Practitioner, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership, coaching and mentoring to counsellors and case managers
• Support service quality through case reviews, file audits and observational coaching
• Lead and facilitate team meetings, supervision and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage rosters, workloads and site coordination activities
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the sector
• Deliver direct client support for complex cases where required

About You

You are a collaborative and experienced practitioner with strong leadership capability and a passion for supporting people through recovery and positive change.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences or similar
• Strong experience within AOD, mental health, homelessness or complex case work
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring and leading teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A culturally respectful and client-centred approach
• Full unrestricted South Australian Driver’s Licence

Why join us?

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

Why Work For Us?

• In addition to your salary, you can package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 1 Week Paid Cultural Leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Staff
• 1 Day of Community Engagement Leave

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.

Due to the role being available for immediately, we will be shortlisting and interviewing applications as they are submitted. 

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks