Medical Director - Harm Reduction & Addiction Medicine

North Richmond Community Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical oversight for the Medically Supervised Injectables and Related services. The role reports to the Executive Director Community Health Services and partners with NRCH’s executive team to drive safety, governance and high‑quality, evidence‑informed care.

The successful candidate will champion harm reduction, build multidisciplinary relationships, and lead service improvement while aligning with legislative and

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
• Fellowship in Addiction Medicine or equivalent
• Experience in clinical leadership and governance within complex healthcare
• Experience with services for people who inject drugs and pharmacotherapy prescribing
• Strong understanding of addiction medicine and harm reduction principles

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the MSIR, ensuring safe, high‑quality care
• Champion harm reduction and respond to complex needs of people who use drugs
• Oversee clinical governance, compliance with legal and accreditation standards
• Provide clinical supervision for pharmacotherapy services and Nurse Practitioners
• Lead clinical quality improvement and service planning to improve outcomes
• Develop relationships with government and sector partners for collaboration and innovation

Skills

Medical leadership

Governance

Clinical oversight

Harm reduction

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

AHPRA medical registration

Fellowship in Addiction Medicine or equivalent

Fellowship RACGP or equivalent

Job description

North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical oversight for the Medically Supervised Injectables and Related services. The role reports to the Executive Director Community Health Services and partners with NRCH’s executive team to drive safety, governance and high‑quality, evidence‑informed care.

The successful candidate will champion harm reduction, build multidisciplinary relationships, and lead service improvement while aligning with legislative and