AOD Intake & ThroughCare Nurse

The Salvation Army; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑adv

Paid parental leave

Purchased Leave Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Indigenous supports

Training and development

Social impact in mission-driven work

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an AOD Intake & ThroughCare Nurse for the Geelong Withdrawal Unit in Corio, VIC. This fixed-term, part-time role involves guiding participants from referral through withdrawal and ongoing care in a multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, you will deliver person-centred clinical support, assess health needs, and promote continuity of care to improve outcomes for people experiencing AOD and mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree or equivalent in Nursing.
• AHPRA DIV 1 registration with unrestricted practice.
• Experience in clinical AOD nursing, withdrawal management, and relapse prevention.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check.
• Current VIC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred clinical nursing support throughout the treatment journey.
• Assess medical and mental health needs and escalate as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and review care plans.
• Deliver health education and facilitate therapeutic groups.
• Establish partnerships with hospitals, GPs and community services for coordinated care.
• Support flexible clinical operations to meet unit needs.

Skills

AOD nursing

Withdrawal management

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

DIV 1 AHPRA registration

Postgraduate qualification (desirable)

Job description

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues and challenges associated with problematic substance abuse and provide participants a place of hope, compassion, and dignity to recover safely.

About the role

As the AOD Intake & ThroughCare Nurse, you will provide clinical nursing support across the Geelong Withdrawal Unit, guiding participants through every stage of their treatment journey, from referral and assessment to withdrawal treatment, discharge and ongoing care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will promote continuity of care, support recovery goals, and help improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) and co-occurring mental health challenges. Reporting to the Nurse Team Leader, this is a fixed-term part-time position, contracted for 12 months 30.4 hours per week, based on-site in Corio, VIC.

Conditions Compensation

Compensation is in accordance with the Geelong Withdrawal Unit - Enterprise Agreement.

How you will make an impact

• Provide person-centred clinical support to participants throughout their treatment journey, from referral and assessment through to discharge and transition into ongoing care


• Assess and respond to medical, mental health and psychosocial needs, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate escalation where required


• Collaborate with participants and the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and review individualised care and withdrawal management plans


• Facilitate therapeutic groups and deliver health education sessions to support participants' recovery, wellbeing and treatment goals


• Build strong partnerships with hospitals, GPs, mental health services, residential rehabilitation providers and community organisations to ensure seamless, coordinated care


• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing care within the Geelong Withdrawal Unit, providing flexible clinical support in response to operational requirements

What you will bring

• A Tertiary Degree or equivalent in Nursing


• A current DIV 1 Certificate with unrestricted AHPRA registration


• Experience in clinical AOD nursing, particularly withdrawal management and relapse prevention


• Post graduate qualifications in relevant discipline (desirable)


• A current Employee Working with Children Check


• A current VIC Driver's Licence

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit


• Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks) & secondary carers


• Purchased Leave Scheme (up to 8 weeks) and 5 days paid leave per year to experience working in other TSA programs or activities


• Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives incl Fitness Passport


• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supports such as: Burra Burra Network (pastoral care network), Cultural Events, Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave (up to 10 days)


• Ongoing training and development opportunities that enhance on the job skills and proficiency


• Rewarding and fulfilling purpose driven careers that have positive and sustainable / social impacts

Mission, Vision & Values

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities

Working for justice

When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here.

Why work with the Salvos?

The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services.

Additional Benefits & Diversity Statements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.

All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential.

Other Information

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work‑life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more.

The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.

Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective through their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer.

Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out volunteer opportunities here.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.