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Team Leader AOD Intake, Assessments and Specialist Pharmacotherapy Service
2 weeks ago
Requisition No: 5154
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Drug Health Services
Program: Drug Health Services - Operational
Department: DRUG HEALTH & ADDICTION MEDICINE
Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto
Job Function: Nursing
Project:
- Location: Footscray and Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
- Salary: Clinical Consultant C, Qualified Social Worker Grade 3 or Community Development Worker Class 3 - open to applicants from a range of relevant disciplines.
About the role
The AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) Team Leader of Intake/Assessments and Specialist Pharmacotherapy services role is focussed on both clinically and operationally overseeing the initial stages of a client's journey into treatment. It is a key role in coordinating client access and flow of admissions, discharges, transfers to residential AOD treatment services that support the optimization of bed utilization. This includes pharmacotherapy services in a broader addiction and mental health context in handling referrals, conducting assessments, providing interventions, to help clients manage opioid use disorder in specialist clinics and with community-based providers.
This role plays a vital role in ensuring smooth AOD service delivery and positive client outcomes to vulnerable and often disenfranchised clients, not only to the Western Metropolitan area of Melbourne, but also Victoria.
Key responsibilities:
- Clinically and operationally lead a multidisciplinary team
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers in supporting access and flow to residential services to optimize bed utilisation
- Oversee day to day operations of Intake, Assessment and Specialist Pharmacotherapy services
- Provide trauma informed person centred care
- Promote harm minimization and recovery oriented approach
About you:
- Qualification in Nursing Social Work, Community Development Work
- Post Graduate qualifications in AOD or related fields
- Experience working in the AOD sector in service delivery, case management with the ability to provide direct support to staff
- Strong communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
- Facilitate and contribute to programme development and service improvements
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 sector leading teams that make a positive change to clients with substance use 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 29 August 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Dimce Kotevski (Community Programmes Manager - Drug Health Services) 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.
