AOD Nurse Practitioner – Alcohol & Other Drugs

Mediclinic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

Mediclinic Clayton is seeking an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with AOD experience to join our established general practice in Melbourne’s southeast. This part-time role offers 16–24 hours per week with days negotiable and a clear pathway to contribute to opioid dependence treatment and harm reduction.

You will provide advanced assessments, prescribe MATOD therapies (methadone, buprenorphine) within scope, maintain records and collaborate with GPs and pharmacists, enhancing community AOD care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as Nurse Practitioner and NMBA endorsement.
• Clinical experience in AOD, including opioid dependence treatment.
• Victorian approval to prescribe methadone or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor MATOD therapies (methadone, buprenorphine).
• Provide long-acting injectable buprenorphine where trained.
• Deliver harm reduction advice and patient support.
• Coordinate care with GPs, pharmacists and external services.
• Maintain accurate records and support service reporting.

Skills

NMBA endorsed NP

AOD experience

MATOD training

Methadone prescribing

AHPRA registration

Tools

Best Practice software

Job description

AOD Nurse Practitioner – Alcohol & Other Drugs

Nurse Practitioner – Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD)
Mediclinic Clayton | Clayton South, Melbourne VIC

$105–$110 per hour + super | Part-time, 16–24 hours per week | Negotiable working days

Make a meaningful difference in community AOD care while enjoying a part-time role that fits around your other commitments.

Mediclinic Clayton is seeking an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with AOD experience to join our established general practice in Melbourne’s southeast. This role may suit someone seeking a dedicated part-time position or additional clinical days alongside an existing role.

$105–$110 per hour plus superannuation, depending on relevant AOD experience and prescribing capability.

16–24 hours per week, with working days and hours agreed together.

Convenient Clayton South location with easy access to public transport, major roads and free parking.

Work alongside GPs providing AOD and broader primary care.

Build ongoing therapeutic relationships and support patients throughout their treatment.

Contribute your specialist expertise to the development of our AOD service.

About the role

You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to people experiencing substance dependence, with a focus on opioid dependence treatment, harm reduction and continuity of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking advanced clinical assessments and developing individualised treatment plans.
• Prescribing and monitoring medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence, including methadone and buprenorphine, within your scope of practice and applicable prescribing requirements.
• Providing long-acting injectable buprenorphine treatment where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Delivering harm reduction advice, overdose prevention education and patient support.
• Identifying co-existing physical and mental health needs and coordinating appropriate care.
• Collaborating with GPs, community pharmacists and external services.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to quality improvement and service reporting.

About you

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with NMBA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Relevant AOD clinical experience, including opioid dependence treatment.
• Relevant MATOD training and Victorian approval to prescribe methadone, or the ability to obtain these before undertaking methadone prescribing duties.
• A compassionate, non-judgmental and trauma-informed approach.
• Confidence practising within your clinical scope and collaborating with other health professionals.
• Strong communication, organisation and clinical documentation skills.
• Australian work rights and willingness to complete relevant pre-employment checks.

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience with long-acting injectable buprenorphine.
• General practice or community health experience.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications in AOD, addiction nursing or mental health.
• Familiarity with Best Practice software.

About Mediclinic Clayton

We provide general practice and AOD services to our local community. We value respectful, personalised care that supports each patient’s health, wellbeing and treatment goals.

Applications close: 30 November 2026.
Work location: In person, Clayton South, Victoria.