AOD Trainee Coordinator

Requisition No: 5366

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Drug Health Services

Program: Drug Health Services - Operational

Department: DRUG HEALTH & ADDICTION MEDICINE

Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad

Job Function: Administration & Leadership

Project:

• Location: Footscray & Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time (12-months)
• Salary: HS4 Level 1-5

About the role

Western Health's Drug Health Services is seeking a motivated AOD Traineeship Coordinator to provide professional guidance and support to trainees in the Alcohol and Other Drugs program. This role is pivotal in fostering trainee development, coordinating learning opportunities, and ensuring the effective delivery of the program. Join a collaborative team and make a lasting impact in the AOD sector.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coordination, guidance, and day-to-day support to AOD trainees
• Oversee project development and implementation of the traineeship program
• Coordinate structured learning opportunities, workshops, and rotations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design schedules and address trainee needs
• Support access to evidence-based resources and harm reduction approaches

About you:

• Experience supporting early career professionals in the AOD or health sector
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, coordination, and program facilitation
• Knowledge of harm minimisation, relapse prevention, and overdose prevention
• Interest in service planning, project development, and training programs

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 services to 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 Hospital and 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 working in the AOD health care sector and providing coordinated support to early career professionals development, 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 on12 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dimce Kotevski (Community Programs Manager) on or via email

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.