Alcohol and Drug Liaison Outreach Worker (RPNRN3 or SWOT2)
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Job Summary
Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Part-time (0.8EFT / 64 hours) to January 2027
- Based in St Kilda Road Clinic
- Registered Nurse Grade 3 Social Worker / Occupational Therapist Grade 2
- Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
Whats in it for you
- Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
- Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
- Work-life balance
About us
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
Southcity Clinic is a busy community-based specialist drug and alcohol treatment service specialising in pharmacotherapy treatment approaches for people with complex comorbidities. Clinical services are based around a harm-minimisation philosophy of care and include assessment medical treatment counselling and psycho-social care coordination.
What youll be doing
The AOD Liaison Outreach Worker (ADLOW) is a position designed to support improved access to existing AOD services and will be based within Southcity Clinic. The role will work closely with the Alfred Consultation-Liaison Addictions team to link Alfred consumers with high intensity AOD support needs into relevant community services.
The role will work with complex AOD clients whose needs will be best serviced through the provision of specialist AOD supports to achieve the nest outcome for the client through a single and seamless transition with clearly focussed goals and outcomes. Clients will be referred to ADLOWs when their primary health provider determines that they require more intensive specialised support.
About you
- Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with relevant registering body(the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia / the Occupational Therapy Board of Australiavia AHPRA or eligibility with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW))
- Certificate IV in AOD or equivalent
- Experience in assessment case coordination case management case formulation treatment planning and discharge planning
- Experience working with complex AOD or dual diagnosis clients
- Australian working rights
- Current Victorian Drivers License
- Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check
Other benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing throughMaxxia.
- On-site car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities nearby at the Alfred Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred throughProSportHealth and Fitness.
- Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed byKU Childrens Services
- Close to public transport and cafes
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For more information regarding the position please contactChris Darwin (Manager Addictions Health) via email:
Closing date: Monday 16th March 2026 by 11pm AEDT.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
About Company
At Alfred Health, we provide the most comprehensive range of healthcare services in Victoria through our three hospital campuses, a large network of community programs and 18 state-wide services.
