Team Leader

Team Leader - Clinical Nurse Consultant (Alcohol & Other Drugs)

• Location: Sunshine Hospital - Emergency Department
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time (32 hours/week)
• Salary: CNC C + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Team Leader of the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department (SH ED) MH/AOD Crisis Hub (the Hub) AOD CNC team is a valued member of the Drug Health Services (DHS) leadership team and will provide operational and clinical leadership for this valuable service as well as direct clinical care to patients within the Hub.

The Hub provides a space where a multidisciplinary team can offer specialised short term care to patients who present to SH ED requiring clinical and social support for high prevalence, low acuity Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug conditions.

The Team Leader will lead with vision, courage, integrity, humility and focus, will manage the daily operations of the service, will work with DHS and SH ED leadership team to develop and execute strategic goals, and will support team members to deliver high quality, innovative and evidence-based interventions in line with Western Health's Values and Best Care framework.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the staffing and related resources available to ensure the day to day operations are efficient and effective, including rostering and leave management.
• In collaboration with DHS and SH ED leadership team, develop and execute the agreed vision and strategy for the team.
• Facilitate MDT meetings, clinical reviews, supervision, mentoring, effective practice, professional development, and any other relevant mechanism to ensure best care is provided.
• Undertake key clinical components across the spectrum of AOD presentations, including screening; assessment; identification, planning and commencement of appropriate treatment for patients in the ED/Hub setting; linkage into appropriate community and/or hospital based addiction treatment services, including the MHAOD Outreach Team attached to the Hub.

About you:

• Hold Registered Nurse status in Australia
• Minimum of 5 years clinical AOD experience
• Post graduate AOD qualifications or have completed AOD core competencies
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team
• Understand the issues related to marginalised groups and be committed to working with these groups
• Knowledge of the biopsychosocial effects of substance use and poor mental health and its impact on individuals, families and significant others and the community

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 within the fast-paced Emergency Department environment to assist people who present with AOD issues, 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 22 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Linda Kelly on

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.