Published January 9, 2026
Last Modified January 19, 2026
North Richmond Community Health
Location
23 Lennox Street, Australia
Job Type
Full-time / Part-time
Category
AOD Clinician
Catchment
Eastern Melbourne
Closing Date
February 2, 2026

Job Description

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

  • 0.8-Full Time
  • Generous salary packaging options
  • SACS Level 6
  • Fixed term until 30 June 2027
  • Strong connection to community and innovation

About the role
This is a unique opportunity to lead a passionate, multidisciplinary team that meets people where they are, building trust, fostering inclusion, and supporting individuals experiencing complex challenges such as homelessness, mental health concerns, and AOD use.

As Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the program operates day to day, ensuring services are delivered with warmth, professionalism, and care. Working closely with the Program Manager, you’ll guide a team of outreach workers and complex care coordinators who are dedicated to improving health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes in the local community.

You will:
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the AOD Outreach and Engagement Program, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed service delivery.
• Provide line management, mentoring, and professional development to a dedicated team of outreach workers and complex care coordinators.
• Strengthen relationships with local stakeholders and services to promote coordinated, community-led care.
• Model and promote best-practice harm reduction principles and an inclusive team culture.

 

Join us
At NRCH, you’ll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity, promotes equity of access, and values working together to make a difference.

You’ll have access to:
• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Converge International for you and your immediate family
• Free onsite parking and accessible public transport options nearby
• A supportive, values-driven culture that celebrates inclusion, respect, and connection to community

 

Please see the link to the Position Description here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:4f490bb7-31a0-40f6-a599-64c6c591013c

To learn more about this opportunity, visit www.nrch.com.au

Closing Date: 2 February 2026

Key Selection Criteria

About you
You’re a collaborative and grounded leader with a deep understanding of harm reduction, AOD work, and the importance of community connection. You have:
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (such as social work, mental health, psychology, or community development).
• At least 3–5 years experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary teams in AOD, community, or mental health settings.
• Strong understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.
• A compassionate, trauma-informed approach and the ability to build trust with people from diverse and marginalised backgrounds.

Experience supporting or working alongside peer or lived experience staff will be highly regarded.