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About us
Established in 1995, SHARC is a community of people impacted by alcohol, drugs and gambling, including family, friends and supporters. Together, we work towards an Australian society where our communities’ lived expertise is at the heart of inclusive communities, services, and systems.
Our Vision: Lived expertise is at the heart of inclusive communities and services, where people proudly share their experiences and support each other in a society free of stigma and discrimination.
Our Purpose: We transform lives, services and society through our community’s lived experience of alcohol and other drugs, gambling and related harms. We create change by being ourselves, supporting one another, telling our stories, sharing our knowledge, advocating and building allyships.
SHARC places a priority on a positive, supportive, and productive work environment. Our services operate within an empowerment framework which maximises clients’ and volunteers’ opportunities for self-responsibility, mutual support and participation. We transform lives, services and society through our community’s lived experience of alcohol and other drugs, gambling and related harms.
Current job openings
This position is a designated ‘AOD lived experience’ role.
1.0 FTE (76 hours per f/n) | Onsite | SCHADS Award Grade 6 (with salary packaging)
About the programÂ
Residential Peer Programs incorporates four program areas: Recovery Support Services, Oxford Houses, the US Women’s Recovery Program and Peer Mentors in Justice.
- Recovery Support Services provides a residential based program and day program for young people seeking recovery from alcohol and drug use, supporting those on their recovery journey with accommodation, case management counselling and life skills.
- Oxford Houses is an open-ended program, providing secure, supportive and affordable homes for people recovering from alcohol and other drugs. Oxford Houses is three quarter way living, where residents are responsible for strengthening their own recovery and accountable for managing the affairs of their home within the Oxford Houses guidelines.
- US Women’s Recovery Program offers women over the age of 26 a unique opportunity to build on their recovery in a community setting, based on the principles of self-help, mutual aid, and peer and community support. It is about people with a common problem coming together in mutual support.
- Peer Mentors in Justice: Working within the Victorian justice system, our Peer Mentors provide direct, one-on-one and group support to court participants. Drawing on their lived experience, they positively mentor participants throughout the program, offering genuine empathy, understanding and practical support.
About the role
As a designated AOD Lived Experience position, the Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for SHARC’s Residential Peer Programs, ensuring services are grounded in SHARC’s values, purpose and the organisation’s strategic direction.
The Manager is accountable for the effective day-to-day and strategic management of the programs, working collaboratively with the program coordinators responsible for Recovery Support Services and Oxford Houses to promote a consistent, high-quality, integrated approach to peer-led recovery support.
In addition to providing direct care and psychosocial support, the role combines professional leadership, people management, service development, partnership building, training and research, all within the boundaries of budget, contractual and legal obligations.
For further information on what we are looking for, please check the position description attached below.
Enquiries
Contact Crystal Clancy by email cclancy@sharc.org.au using the subject line: Manager RPP enquiry via Ethical Jobs, or by phone 03 9573 1732.
How to apply?
Download the position description. Please send your resume and cover letter via email to hr@sharc.org.au using the subject line: Manager RPP.
Applications close 5pm, Friday, 4 September 2026.
Student Placement
SHARC is committed to positively contributing to the development of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector workforce and providing opportunities for community education and development.  One of the most effective ways we can do this is through a student placement program that will assist students to gain the necessary experience, skills and knowledge to obtain qualifications suitable for employment.
SHARC offers a unique environment for the development of clinical, education and training skills for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Â Maintenance of an efficient and effective AOD sector is dependent upon appropriately trained staff which SHARC plays an active role in growing the sector.Â
Note, due to our unique offering, we do receive a high number of placement requests. Unfortunately, we can only accommodate a limited number of students throughout the year.
Please email info@sharc.org.au for further information with the subject line titled ‘Student Placement’.