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.
Employment Type: Part-time positions available
Compensation: Above award hourly rates, plus applicable penalty rates
As an AOD Nurse, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing person-centred, high-quality, and safe care to individuals in detention with alcohol and other drug-related needs. You will conduct comprehensive AOD assessments, develop and implement care plans, deliver brief interventions, support withdrawal management, and monitor progress.
This is a great opportunity to work across a range of AOD services, including harm reduction, health promotion, medication administration, and psychoeducation. You’ll be delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a trauma-informed environment that respects the rights, culture, and dignity of every individual.
Let’s talk about you!
You are an AHPRA Registered Nurse (General unrestricted registration) with at least five (5) years of clinical experience, including direct patient care in alcohol and other drug (AOD), mental health, or a related operational setting (non-Telehealth).
You bring strong clinical judgment, the ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary AOD or healthcare team.
You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:
- Free onsite parking
- Be part of a well-respected Australian based organisation of more than 1000 employees including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Salary Packaging – novated leasing available with Smart Group
- Working with us is not just about the opportunity to impact lives. Together with our range of benefits, we make sure our people are cared for too!
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 contact Renata Lage on renata.lage@primaryhsa.com.au or 0477 871 590
Sounds like the role for you?
We'd love to hear from you, apply now and take the next step in your career!
