Clinical Lead

The primary site for this position is: Lucas

Close date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:59pm

**Role**:Clinical Lead - Alcohol and Other Drug Services
**Employment Type**:Full Time, Ongoing
**Location**:Lucas

**About us**:
Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that’s been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years.

We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.

**About the role**:
Are you ready to make a real impact in people’s lives while growing as a leader? As the Clinical Lead - Alcohol and Other Drug Services, you’ll take on a pivotal leadership role within an experienced, multidisciplinary team delivering essential AOD treatment across a range of voluntary and forensic programs. You’ll be responsible for guiding, inspiring, and supporting a team of dedicated professionals fostering collaboration, building capability, and ensuring the highest standards of care. Alongside your leadership duties, you’ll maintain a clinical caseload, keeping you connected to the work that truly changes lives. This is more than a leadership role, it’s a chance to shape services, lead with purpose, and make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. If you're a compassionate, driven leader ready to take the next step, this is the opportunity for you

**What you will bring to the team**:
**Strong capability to lead and motivate team members**, coordinate service delivery, and oversee daily operational tasks within clinical or community-based programs.

**Strong clinical expertise,** with demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions for clients with complex needs.

**Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,** with the ability to lead teams, manage challenging situations, and build positive, collaborative relationships.

**Sound understanding of the AOD sector,** including familiarity with current systems, the social model of health, and experience supporting clients with dual diagnoses.

**Strong written communication skills,** with the ability to document clinical work clearly and effectively, including assessments, treatment plans, and case notes.

**Ballarat Community Health staff benefits**

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Our staff benefits include:

- Salary packaging - up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
- Social club
- Ballarat - Australia's most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

**How to apply**

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on **20, October 2025.**

For further enquiries about this role please contact Suzanne Powell, Manager Alcohol and Other Drug, on telephone 03 5338 4522

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

**Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community.