Operations Lead

Operations Lead - Addiction Medicine & Integrated Care

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About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists at Drug Health Services for a permanent full-time Operations Lead to support the implementation and operational management of Western Health's Addiction Medicine and Integrated Care services.

• Location: Footscray
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
• Salary: HS5
  
  

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists at Drug Health Services for a permanent full-time Operations Lead to support the implementation and operational management of Western Health's Addiction Medicine and Integrated Care services.

Key Areas Of Oversight Include

• Hamilton Centre Partner Provider: As part of a state wide network, this service supports people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to access integrated, inclusive, holistic care by providing training, primary and secondary consultations across the West Metro, Southwest and Grampian regions.
• Addiction Medicine Outpatient Clinics: DHS operate several Addiction Medicine outpatient clinics within the western metropolitan region, including Footscray Hospital, Melton Health Hub, and Melton Mental Health & Wellbeing Local.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational management of the services above
• Ensure achievement of program KPIs and strategic goals
• Ensure efficient and effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Support team members to deliver high quality, innovative and evidence-based interventions in line with Western Health's Values and Best Care framework
  
  

About You

• Experience in similar leadership roles
• Passion for providing safe and modern care to clients with substance use disorders
• Ability to l ead with vision, courage, integrity, humility and focus
• High levels of organisation, collaboration, adaptability and communication
  
  

Position Description

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 servicesto 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 Hospitaland 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 clinical services to succeed, 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 3 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Fred Gorah via Fred.Gorah@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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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