- Location: Sunshine & Footscray Hospitals
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Community Health Nurse, Grade 2/3 Social Worker, or Class 2A Community Development Worker + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The MHAOD Connect service provides timely and effective community based post-discharge support for up to six weeks for individuals who present to Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department or Footscray Hospital Emergency Department with Mental Health and/or AOD care concerns. The role is part of Western Health Drug Health Services and works closely with Emergency Department based AOD Clinical Nurse Consultants, Addictions Registrars, Addictions Specialists and AOD Nurse Practitioners as well as Emergency Department staff, including the Emergency Mental Health service. The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician works as part of the multidisciplinary MHAOD Connect team providing AOD related assessments, counselling interventions and referrals.

Key responsibilities:

- Provision of high-level assessment, care planning and interventions/procedures, including integrated mental health and AOD interventions.
- Act as a primary resource in relation to Alcohol and Other Drugs and ensure the provision of high quality, culturally sensitive support to consumers, their significant others and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
- Provides a timely response to referrals.
- If employed at a senior clinical level (such as a Health Professional level 3 role), the AOD Clinician will initiate and lead service development activities and provide clinical supervision to other team members.

About you:

- Bachelor's level qualifications in a relevant health or welfare discipline and current registration with AHPRA (for social workers, eligibility for membership of AASW).
- Experience working in a senior clinical role (for applicants for Health Professionals level 3 and nursing grades).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality consumer care and possession of excellent clinical skills.




- Demonstrated experience working effectively independently and also within a multidisciplinary team environment with minimal supervision.
- Comprehensive understanding of the AOD sector and the general health and welfare sectors and associated community-based treatment options.
- Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of harm minimisation in the drug and alcohol field.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.




- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development
- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion
- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment
- Work in a cooperative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about the delivery of Best Care in AOD services, 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 15 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Glenn Rutter (Team Leader - MHAOD Connect) via .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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