Clinical Lead in Melbourne

The Tasmanian Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and motivated Alcohol and Other Drug Clinical Lead to join Alcohol and Drug Services - North (ADS). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, evidence-based alcohol and other drug treatment services in line with contemporary best practice, professional standards and primary health care principles. ADS provides a supportive and collaborative working environment that values clinical leadership, professional development, quality improvement and excellence in the delivery of person-centred care.

The Role:

• Actively contribute to the clinical leadership and management of a multidisciplinary community alcohol and drug service.
• Ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive, specialist Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) service, in accordance with the principles and goals specified in the Agency Strategic Plan, the associated models of care and relevant service policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Support the Team Leader by assuming a lead role in the oversight of designated clinical processes associated with the optimal operation of a community ATOD services, including intake, crisis response, interim support, assertive case management and general team coordination.

You will need:

• Demonstrated capacity to effectively undertake a coordination/leadership role within a multidisciplinary community alcohol and other drugs service setting, including providing supervision and support to other staff as required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice used in the treatment and prevention of alcohol and other drug dependence, including alcohol and other drug assessment, the harm minimisation framework, interventions and prevention activities.
• Proven ability to actively and effectively contribute to quality and safety processes at the individual service level.

Details of appointment:

• Permanently full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
• Salary: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
• Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
• Benefits available to eligible candidates include travel and relocation assistance support, professional development and accelerated pathways, a range of leave entitlements, and Fitness Passport.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

Desirable criteria:

• A minimum of 3 years post graduate clinical experience in the context of an alcohol and other drug service.
• Holds or is working towards a relevant tertiary qualification in alcohol and/or other drugs (AOD) field.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Application close on 12 November 2026. Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Tiana Bean, Alcohol and Other Drugs Senior Counsellor.

What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.