The Team
The Tasmanian Department of Health seeks a dedicated and motivated Alcohol and Other Drug Clinical Lead to join Alcohol and Drug Services – North (ADS) and work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high‐quality, evidence‐based alcohol and other drug treatment services in line with contemporary best practice and primary health care principles.
Responsibilities
* Actively contribute to the clinical leadership and management of a multidisciplinary community alcohol and drug service to ensure the provision of a high quality, comprehensive, specialist Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) service.
* 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 service, including intake, crisis response, interim support, assertive case management and general team coordination.
* Provide support to the Team Leader by undertaking the line and performance management of a designated group of staff within the Alcohol and Drug Service North.
Qualifications
* 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 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.
Appointment Details
* Permanent full‐time, day‐worker position.
* Working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible (hours subject to negotiation).
* Appointment may, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, be used to fill similar full‐time, part‐time or casual vacancies.
Salary
* $118,297 to $125,543 per annum, with a 12% superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.
Salary Packaging
* Access to salary package benefits, including living expenses up to $9,010 and meal entertainment up to $2,650 in each FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
Benefits
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Eligibility
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Minimum of 3 years post‐graduate clinical experience in an alcohol and other drug service.
* Holds or is working toward a relevant tertiary qualification in alcohol and/or other drugs (AOD) field.
* Current driver's licence.
Additional Information
For further details on the Statement of Duties and application guidance, please refer to the associated documentation.
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