Team Leader AOD

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Team Leader – AOD to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team at the Melbourne Immigration Detention Centre.

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.

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.

Monday – Friday | 0730am – 1530pm

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates

What you’ll be doing

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.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of specialist AOD care, including assessment, withdrawal management, treatment planning, harm reduction and referrals.
• Provide visible and supportive clinical leadership, mentoring and professional guidance to the AOD team.
• Oversee the delivery of withdrawal support and the OOAT Pharmacotherapy Program.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure care is responsive, coordinated and person-centred.
• Use your clinical expertise and judgement to identify risks, solve problems and support effective decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve AOD services, processes and models of care and help turn ideas into practical solutions.
• Support a positive team culture that encourages accountability, collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
• Lead clinical reviews, case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Support staff development through education, supervision and professional development.
• Promote high standards of clinical documentation, care planning, auditing and clinical governance.
• Build strong and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with the Health Services Manager to support effective day-to-day service delivery and broader operational priorities.

Let’s talk about you

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.

You’ll bring:

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• A postgraduate qualification in AOD or Mental Health with 5+ years’ specialist AOD experience, or 7+ years’ specialist AOD nursing experience.
• At least 5 years’ post-graduate, non-telehealth clinical experience, including AOD care.
• Previous clinical leadership or healthcare management experience.
• Strong knowledge of AOD practice, withdrawal management, pharmacotherapy and trauma-informed care.
• Sound clinical judgement and the ability to confidently assess risk and make decisions in a complex environment.
• A solutions-focused mindset and the ability to look beyond the immediate problem to identify practical and sustainable solutions.
• The ability to lead change, influence others and bring people with you.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A genuine commitment to developing people, strengthening team capability and creating a positive workplace culture.
• An understanding of clinical governance, relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
• Strong organisational, digital and problem-solving skills.

You’ll be comfortable working in a complex environment, asking questions, identifying opportunities and working with others to develop better ways of delivering care.

Why You'll Love This Role!

• $4,000 Sign-On On Bonus
• Paid birthday leave
• Salary packaging & novated leasing via Smartgroup
• Free onsite parking
• Monday to Friday roster – enjoy your evenings and weekends
• Join a well-respected Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health
• Work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values nursing expertise
• Access ongoing training, clinical supervision and career development opportunities

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.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Katie Longhurst on [email protected].

Terms and conditions apply to the $4,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

At HCA, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone.

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

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