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 commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals, offer a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation, and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 service that provides remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations, helping to enhance onsite care for detainees.
Employment Type: Full-time – day shift only (mon/Fri)
Join us in delivering a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees.
The Clinical Team Leader (AOD) plays a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of AOD service delivery, ensuring the health needs of detainees with substance use disorders are met, including those receiving Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) pharmacotherapy.
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Leading the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive, and person-centred AOD health services
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Managing and supporting a multidisciplinary team, overseeing clinical operations, and driving continuous service improvement
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Providing expert supervision, direct care, and leadership in assessment, withdrawal management, treatment planning, and harm reduction strategies
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Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, quality benchmarks, and effective resource management
Let’s talk about you!
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in AOD (non-telehealth) plus a post-graduate qualification in AOD.
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You will be an AHPRA-registered Nurse (General, unrestricted registration) with either a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a AOD Registered Nurse without a post-graduate qualification.
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Previous experience in healthcare leadership or management roles
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Solid knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and practices, recognising that many individuals with substance use disorders have experienced trauma.
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You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:
- Free onsite parking;
- Monday to Friday role — no shift work;
- Birthday leave
- Salary Packaging
Healthcare Australia will continue to grow at exponential levels over the next few years and offers significant career advancement opportunities. This is an opportunity to make your mark within a friendly, supportive, and growing organisation.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
If you have any queries, please email renata.lage@healthcareaustralia.com.au
Sounds like the role for you?
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
