At South West Healthcare, you'll be part of a leading regional health service committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care to our communities. Working alongside a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug-related challenges while contributing to service improvement and innovation within the Emergency Department.

Position overview

- Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Ongoing position
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Registered Nurse Grade 2 or Enrolled Nurse Level 2
- Salary Range: $75,358.40 - $107,510.00 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a motivated and experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Clinician to join our Emergency Department team.

In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patients presenting with alcohol and other drug-related issues, ensuring timely assessment, referral, care coordination and follow-up. You will develop strong partnerships with internal and external service providers to facilitate seamless patient care and improve health outcomes across the region.

The position also plays a key role in supporting service improvement initiatives, monitoring treatment pathways, identifying emerging issues and trends, and contributing to projects that enhance the safety and quality of care for patients, staff and visitors within the Emergency Department.

What you bring

- You are a highly skilled and compassionate clinician with experience supporting individuals affected by alcohol and other drug-related issues.
- You can work autonomously while building strong collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals, community agencies and specialist services.
- You will possess excellent communication,



care coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex presentations and navigate referral pathways effectively.
- Experience developing or delivering education programs for healthcare professionals is highly regarded, as is an understanding of quality improvement, project work and contemporary alcohol and other drug practices.
- To be successful, you will have registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through AHPRA, a minimum of five years' post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting, and a commitment to person-centred care and SWH's values.
- Experience in Emergency, Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drug services, along with relevant postgraduate qualifications or training, will be highly regarded.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute,



mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide solid leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 29 November 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note:If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: **************@swh.net.au

📌 Alcohol and other Drug Clinician - Emergency Department (Warrnambool)
🏢 South West Healthcare
📍 Warrnambool