Job Description
Are you an experienced AOD nurse who is dynamic, solutions-focused and ready to make a genuine difference?
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We are looking for an experienced Clinical Team Leader – AOD to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre.
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This is more than a traditional clinical leadership role. You'll have the opportunity to shape the AOD service, develop your team, influence how care is delivered and drive meaningful improvements across a complex primary healthcare environment.
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Working closely with the Health Services Manager and broader multidisciplinary team, you'll bring strong clinical judgement, a cooperative leadership style and a practical, solutions-focused approach to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred AOD care.
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Monday – Friday | ****am – ****pm
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$4,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates*
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What you'll be doing
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Reporting to the Health Services Manager, you'll provide clinical and operational leadership to the AOD team and play a key role in strengthening the service.
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You will:
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Lead the delivery of specialist AOD care, including assessment, withdrawal management, treatment planning, harm reduction and referrals.
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Provide visible and supportive clinical leadership, mentoring and professional guidance to the AOD team.
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Oversee the delivery of withdrawal support and the OOAT Pharmacotherapy Program.
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Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is responsive, coordinated and person-centred.
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Use your clinical expertise and judgement to identify risks, solve problems and support effective decision‐making.
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Identify opportunities to improve AOD services, processes and models of care and help turn ideas into practical solutions.
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Support a positive team culture that encourages accountability, collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
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Lead clinical reviews, case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement activities.
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Support staff development through education, supervision and professional development.
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Promote high standards of clinical documentation, care planning, auditing and clinical governance.
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Build strong and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Partner with the Health Services Manager to support effective day‐to‐day service delivery and broader operational priorities.
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Let's talk about you
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If you're a forward-thinking clinical leader who enjoys developing people, improving services and turning ideas into practical solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
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You'll bring:
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Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
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A postgraduate qualification in AOD or Mental Health with 5+ years' specialist AOD experience, or 7+ years' specialist AOD nursing experience.
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At least 5 years' post‐graduate, non‐telehealth clinical experience, including AOD care.
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Previous clinical leadership or healthcare management experience.
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Strong knowledge of AOD practice, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy and trauma‐informed care.
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Sound clinical judgement and the ability to confidently assess risk and make decisions in a complex environment.
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A solutions-focused mindset and the ability to look beyond the immediate problem to identify practical and sustainable solutions.
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The ability to lead change, influence others and bring people with you.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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A genuine commitment to developing people, strengthening team capability and creating a positive workplace culture.
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An understanding of clinical governance, relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
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Strong organisational, digital and problem‐solving skills.
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You'll be comfortable working in a complex environment, asking questions, identifying opportunities and working with others to develop better ways of delivering care.
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Why You'll Love This Role!
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$4,000 Sign-On On Bonus*
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Paid birthday leave
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Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
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Free onsite parking
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Monday to Friday roster – enjoy your evenings and weekends
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Join a well‐respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health
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Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertise
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Access ongoing training, clinical supervision and career development opportunities
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If you're ready to take the next step in your AOD nursing career while making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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*Terms and conditions apply to the $4,000 Sign-On Bonus.
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Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone.

📌 Team Leader Aod (Victoria)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Victoria