Head of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Head of Alcohol and Other Drugs
North Richmond Community Health
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
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NRCH, in collaboration with North Richmond Health partners, is the operator of Victoria’s only Medically Supervised Injecting Room (the MSIR). The MSIR is an anonymous service that provides a setting for supervised injecting, on-site clinical services as well as access to a range of health and social support services. The MSIR reduces overdose deaths and non-fatal overdose-related harms, reduces ambulance attendances and emergency department presentations related to overdose, assists in reducing the spread of blood-borne diseases including HIV and hepatitis C and provides a gateway to health services including mental health and drug treatment services.
- Full-time Permanent, ongoing executive role
- Unique AOD environment
- Generous salary packaging options
The Head of AOD is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) and the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Programs with strong strategic partnerships, cross-governmental relationships, and clinical excellence. The role is also responsible for understanding and influencing public policy, and may include a spokesperson role involving media engagement, in addition to engaging in public advocacy, training and education.
In this diverse and exciting role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a comprehensive range of nursing and harm reduction support services for vulnerable community members whilst fostering NRCH’s deep connection and engagement with the North Richmond community.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and working closely with the Chief Nurse and medical Director, the Head of AOD is a pivotal role in line with NRCH’s strategic priority to establish the organisation as a safe and innovative place for harm reduction and addiction services.
Key responsibilities:
Organisational Leadership:
Lead with a contemporary leadership style which enables the skills and expertise of all members of staff and community and drives the enhancement and innovation of NRCH;
Foster a collaborative culture that leverages the strengths of a multi-disciplinary staff approach
Organisational Management:
Ensure that safe, high-quality care is delivered in accordance with contemporary standards of clinical practice and NRCH’s values and objectives;
Staff management, including strategic workforce planning, provision of effective training and health and safety
Financial Management
Accountability for MSIR and AOD annual budgets
Strategic thinking and implementation:
Development of operational plans to achieve the current organisational strategic plan;
Foster social inclusion and client participation in the operation of all programs;
Lead and drive client services to ensure a holistic approach to client wellbeing, service integration and care coordination
Governance, risk and compliance, including monitoring compliance with the MSIR license and Internal Management Protocols
Partnerships and Stakeholder Management:
Develop and foster strategic partnerships with external services to ensure appropriate supports and referral pathways;
Represent NRCH at community forums, functions and with other organisations
About You
In addition to your extensive knowledge of the AOD sector, you bring experience in managing high-profile and complex healthcare services and a sound understanding of health systems and governance structures.
You excel at effectively managing the competing demands of diverse internal and external stakeholders, and you enjoy using your relationship-building skills to influence outcomes in all spheres, including strategy, operations and policy.
You work well in complex environments and can operate in ambiguity, demonstrating resilience in the face of unique challenges.
You are solutions-orientated, an articulate communicator and are skilled at prioritising tasks and analysing information from a variety of sources to inform strong decision making.
You are community-focused, driven by a commitment to making a meaningful impact within a values-led organisation that supports those that experience disadvantage.
Further Information
For enquiries relating to this position, contact workforus@nrch.com.au
Closing Date: 2 January 2025
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