Job Description
/n /n Company Description/n /n /n Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training. /n In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees /n /n /n

Job Description
/n /n /n We are looking for an experienced Clinical Team Leader – AOD to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre. /n 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. /n Working closely with the Health Services Manager and broader multidisciplinary team, you’ll bring strong clinical judgement, a collaborative leadership style and a practical, solutions-focused approach to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred AOD care. /n Monday – Friday | 0730am – 1530pm /n $4,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates
* /n What you’ll be doing /n 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. /n You will: /n /n
- Lead the delivery of specialist AOD care,



including assessment, withdrawal management, treatment planning, harm reduction and referrals. /n
- Provide visible and supportive clinical leadership, mentoring and professional guidance to the AOD team. /n
- Oversee the delivery of withdrawal support and the OOAT Pharmacotherapy Program. /n
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is responsive, coordinated and person-centred. /n
- Use your clinical expertise and judgement to identify risks, solve problems and support effective decision-making. /n
- Identify opportunities to improve AOD services, processes and models of care and help turn ideas into practical solutions. /n
- Support a positive team culture that encourages accountability, collaboration, learning and continuous improvement. /n
- Lead clinical reviews, case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement activities. /n
- Support staff development through education, supervision and professional development. /n
- Promote high standards of clinical documentation, care planning, auditing and clinical governance. /n
- Build strong and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. /n
- Partner with the Health Services Manager to support effective day-to-day service delivery and broader operational priorities. /n /n Let’s talk about you /n 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. /n You’ll bring: /n /n
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1). /n
- A postgraduate qualification in AOD or Mental Health with 5+ years’ specialist AOD experience, or 7+ years’ specialist AOD nursing experience. /n
- At least 5 years’ post-graduate, non-telehealth clinical experience, including AOD care. /n
- Previous clinical leadership or healthcare management experience. /n
- Strong knowledge of AOD practice, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy and trauma-informed care. /n
- Sound clinical judgement and the ability to confidently assess risk and make decisions in a complex workplace. /n
- A solutions-focused mindset and the ability to look beyond the immediate problem to identify practical and sustainable solutions. /n
- The ability to lead change, influence others and bring people with you. /n
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. /n
- A genuine commitment to developing people, strengthening team capability and creating a positive workplace culture. /n
- An understanding of clinical governance, relevant legislation, policies and professional standards. /n
- Strong organisational, digital and problem-solving skills. /n /n You’ll be comfortable working in a complex environment, asking questions, identifying opportunities and working with others to develop better ways of delivering care. /n Why You'll Love This Role /n /n
- $4,000 Sign-On On Bonus
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- Paid birthday leave /n
- Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup /n
- Free onsite parking /n
- Monday to Friday roster – enjoy your evenings and weekends /n
- Join a well-respecte

📌 Team Leader AOD (Melbourne)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Melbourne