David Kelly
Executive Director- Programs at Odyssey House NSW- Claim this Profile
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Adrian Webber
I have had the pleasure of working with David across two separate extended periods during my time in the NSW alcohol and other drug sector as project partners through his role with the NSW peak body NADA, and later while with St Vincent de Paul Support Services’ Specialist AOD Network. David possesses extensive experience and knowledge of the sector, and he has superior analytical and strategic management skill. He is particularly adept at managing tendering projects and in negotiating program contracts with government and non-government stakeholders in order to enhance existing – and develop future – funded projects.
Matt Cleary
David is one of the great human managers, who works with and for his teams. As a health specialist David has the know how and proven experience to be always client focused. It was a pleasure to work with David and I highly recommend him.
Adrian Webber
I have had the pleasure of working with David across two separate extended periods during my time in the NSW alcohol and other drug sector as project partners through his role with the NSW peak body NADA, and later while with St Vincent de Paul Support Services’ Specialist AOD Network. David possesses extensive experience and knowledge of the sector, and he has superior analytical and strategic management skill. He is particularly adept at managing tendering projects and in negotiating program contracts with government and non-government stakeholders in order to enhance existing – and develop future – funded projects.
Matt Cleary
David is one of the great human managers, who works with and for his teams. As a health specialist David has the know how and proven experience to be always client focused. It was a pleasure to work with David and I highly recommend him.
Adrian Webber
I have had the pleasure of working with David across two separate extended periods during my time in the NSW alcohol and other drug sector as project partners through his role with the NSW peak body NADA, and later while with St Vincent de Paul Support Services’ Specialist AOD Network. David possesses extensive experience and knowledge of the sector, and he has superior analytical and strategic management skill. He is particularly adept at managing tendering projects and in negotiating program contracts with government and non-government stakeholders in order to enhance existing – and develop future – funded projects.
Matt Cleary
David is one of the great human managers, who works with and for his teams. As a health specialist David has the know how and proven experience to be always client focused. It was a pleasure to work with David and I highly recommend him.
Adrian Webber
I have had the pleasure of working with David across two separate extended periods during my time in the NSW alcohol and other drug sector as project partners through his role with the NSW peak body NADA, and later while with St Vincent de Paul Support Services’ Specialist AOD Network. David possesses extensive experience and knowledge of the sector, and he has superior analytical and strategic management skill. He is particularly adept at managing tendering projects and in negotiating program contracts with government and non-government stakeholders in order to enhance existing – and develop future – funded projects.
Matt Cleary
David is one of the great human managers, who works with and for his teams. As a health specialist David has the know how and proven experience to be always client focused. It was a pleasure to work with David and I highly recommend him.
Experience
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Odyssey House NSW
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director- Programs
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Director, Residential Programs
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
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Board Member
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Nov 2022 - Present
ATCA is the peak body for Therapeutic Communities and Residential Rehabilitation programs in Australia and New Zealand ATCA is the peak body for Therapeutic Communities and Residential Rehabilitation programs in Australia and New Zealand
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Board Director
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Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
Founding Director of the ADARRN the new peak body for Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment and Healing Founding Director of the ADARRN the new peak body for Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment and Healing
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Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager
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Nov 2018 - Mar 2020
In this fixed term role I am responsible for operational oversight of the Maayu Mali Aboriginal Residential Rehabilitation Centre in Moree, NSW. I additionally contribute to the Social and Emotional Well Being (SEWB) and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (DATS) of the broader state-wide organisation In this fixed term role I am responsible for operational oversight of the Maayu Mali Aboriginal Residential Rehabilitation Centre in Moree, NSW. I additionally contribute to the Social and Emotional Well Being (SEWB) and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (DATS) of the broader state-wide organisation
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Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA)
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New South Wales, Australia
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Board Member
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2020
I have been an active Director of the NADA Board, including sitting on the Finance Executive Committee, supporting the governance of the organisation through a period of significant change in the sector and a period of significant growth in the advocacy and voice of the peak body. The Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government drug and alcohol sector in NSW. I have been an active Director of the NADA Board, including sitting on the Finance Executive Committee, supporting the governance of the organisation through a period of significant change in the sector and a period of significant growth in the advocacy and voice of the peak body. The Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government drug and alcohol sector in NSW.
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St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
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Australia
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Operations Manager- Health
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Mar 2014 - Nov 2018
During my time in this role I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Community Services arm of the St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW). My key responsibility area was the Health Division where I oversaw the Aged Care, Alcohol and Other Drug, Mental Health, Gambling Help, Homeless Health, Primary and Preventative Health as well as residential disability support programs. In my role as a Senior Leader I additionally was responsible for a range of strategic projects and inputs into the strategy and operations of the broader organisation. Show less
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WHOS (We Help Ourselves)
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Rozelle NSW Australia
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Services Enhancement Team Manager
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Jun 2013 - Mar 2014
Managing a group of teams across Aftercare and Outreach, Harm Minimisation, Family Support and a small multi functional service in Sydney's West Managing a group of teams across Aftercare and Outreach, Harm Minimisation, Family Support and a small multi functional service in Sydney's West
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Stepping Stone House (Sydney Stepping Stone Inc.)
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Inner Western Sydney
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Strategic Policy and Practice Manager
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Key Leadership role in a well establish Out of Home Care provider. In this role I was responsible for all aspects of systems operations. Policy and Procedure, Continuous Quality Improvement, Human Resources, Business Operations, WHS, Risk Management Key Leadership role in a well establish Out of Home Care provider. In this role I was responsible for all aspects of systems operations. Policy and Procedure, Continuous Quality Improvement, Human Resources, Business Operations, WHS, Risk Management
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Mission Australia
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Australia
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Service Manager
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Jul 2012 - Feb 2013
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Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (NADA)
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Sydney NSW
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Program Manager
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
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Manager
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2011
Managed a multi-site residential drug and alcohol therapeutic community including supervision of admin and treatment team, human resources, budgeting, WHS, risk, quality improvement Managed a multi-site residential drug and alcohol therapeutic community including supervision of admin and treatment team, human resources, budgeting, WHS, risk, quality improvement
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Education
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2015 - 2018
University of Technology Sydney
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), not for profits -
2012 - 2014
University of Technology Sydney
Master of Management, Not for Profit and Community Management -
2009 - 2010
Macquarie University
Post Grad Dip, Social Health -
2005 - 2005
Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate, Addiction Studies -
2004 - 2004
University of Newcastle
Graduate Certificate, Social Sciences -
1992 - 1996
Macquarie University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
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