Addiction Medicine Specialist

3 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Peninsula Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical

Reference: 34339

**- Sessional Addiction Medicine Specialist**
- **Flexible day/Telehealth option available**:

- **1 session (3.5 hours) per week to enhance the accessibility, reach & influence of Addiction Medicine Specialists to community Opioid Replacement Therapy**

**Who We Are and What We Stand For**

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

**What You Will Be Doing**

Peninsula Health currently has an opportunity for an experienced and person centred focused Addiction Medicine Specialist to join our Alcohol and Other Drug team on a sessional basis.
Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, the Addiction Medicine Specialist will participate in the Addiction Medicine Engagement Strategy funded by the South Eastern primary Health Care Network.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Community of Practice activities, Including Special Interest Network meetings and Small Group Learning sessions;
- Shared care models of patient management between community GPs and AMS;
- Primary & Secondary consultation to support community GPs managing opioid dependence, to expand their engagement in the ORT program and link them into Area 4 Pharmacotherapy Network supports;
- Attendance at Area 4 Pharmacotherapy Network Advisory Committee meetings

Essential Criteria
- Medical Practitioner Registered in Australia.
- Fellowship of The Royal Australian College of Physicians or equivalent (member of the Addiction Medicine Chapter)
- Relevant Specialist experience.
- Relevant track record and experience in clinical management.
- Sound clinical knowledge, skills and experience in contemporary medical and evidence based practice

Please refer to the Position Description for a detailed list of criteria.

**What Next**

APPLY NOW
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements


**Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

  • Addiction Medicine/Addiction Psychiatry Consultant

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Newfoundland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Requisition No: 5714Executive Division: OperationsDivision: Drug Health ServicesProgram: Drug Health Services - OperationalDepartment: Addiction MedicineEnterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health SectoJob Function: MedicalProject:Location: New Footscray HospitalEmployment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time available (A total of 1.1...

  • 2026 Addiction Medicine Registrar

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.Addiction Medicine - Advanced TraineeThis is a 12-month Part Time Fixed Term position at 43 hours per fortnight commencing 2nd February...

  • Addiction Medicine Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Western Health Full time

    Requisition No: 4744 - Executive Division: Operations - Division: Drug Health Services - Program: Drug Health Services - Operational - Department: Addiction Medicine - Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto - Job Function: Nursing - Project: - **Location**:Footscray Hospital - **Employment Type**:Ongoing, Part Time -...

  • Advanced Trainee

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time

    -Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time Organisation: The Royal Melbourne Hospital Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Medical Reference: 72641 **Advanced Trainee - Addiction Medicine / Infectious Diseases** - This is a full-time role reporting to 2 units, Addiction Medicine and the Victorian Infectious Disease Service (VIDS)....

  • GM Mental Health

    2 weeks ago

    City of Melbourne, Australia St Vincent's Health Australia Full time

    GM Mental Health & Addiction Medicine page is loaded## GM Mental Health & Addiction Medicinelocations: VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 9, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR145079## Job Description:• Fitzroy location • Senior leadership...

  • Specialist in General Medicine

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Alfred Health Full time

    **Alfred Health** Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. **The role** Applications are invited for the position of Specialist in...

  • ▷ Only 24h Left! HMO/Drug

    6 hours ago

    City of Melbourne, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    Junior Medical Officer – Drug & Alcohol/Addiction Medicine Metropolitan VIC hospital (exact location omitted). Dates 28 October 2025 – 30 October 2025. Shift Schedule - Tuesday, 28/10/2025 - Wednesday, 29/10/2025 - Thursday, 30/10/2025 Responsibilities Assist with special medicine unit admissions in the Addiction Medicine, Bolte Gem & Rehab Plus...

  • Care Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Part time Organisation: Monash Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training, Health and Allied Health, Family Violence Workers, Medical Reference: 63367 We acknowledge the importance of the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our staff bring to work each day....

  • Fellow - Pain Medicine

    6 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Austin Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan Job type: Full time, Part time Organisation: Austin Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Medical Reference: 46577 - Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the North East of Melbourne and state-wide. We...

  • Geriatric Medicine Specialist

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Peninsula Health Full time

    Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Part time Organisation: Peninsula Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Medical Reference: 34651 - **Geriatric Medicine Specialist**: - **Permanent Part Time**: - **Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations** **Who We Are and What We Stand For** Peninsula Health is the major...