Clinical Lead

You are applying for the position of Clinical Lead - Alcohol and Other Drug Services for Ballarat Community Health. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.

The primary site for this position is: Lucas

Close date: Mon, 20 Oct :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.

If you'd like to know more about us visit our website

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

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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.