Medical Director, Harm Reduction & Clinical Governance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible work arrangements

Rich learning environment

Job summary

North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical oversight, governance and strategic direction for the MSIR. You will lead safe, high‑quality care, champion harm reduction, and guide pharmacotherapy and clinical governance within a dynamic team and partner network.

You will bring specialist medical registration (AHPRA), fellowship in addiction medicine or equivalent, and proven leadership in complex health settings with a commitment to health equity and

Qualifications

• Current specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine or equivalent fellowship.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, governance and decision-making within a complex healthcare environment.
• Experience working with services supporting people who inject drugs, including pharmacotherapy prescribing.
• Strong understanding of addiction medicine, harm reduction, public health and social determinants of health.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, reflective practice and evidence-informed service delivery.
• Strong communication skills navigating complex clinical, organisational and community considerations.
• Commitment to culturally safe, respectful and equitable healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the MSIR, ensuring safe, high-quality and evidence-informed care.
• Champion harm reduction principles and support approaches that respond to complex needs of people who use drugs.
• Oversee clinical governance and ensure compliance with legislative requirements and accreditation standards.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance including pharmacotherapy service oversight for Nurse Practitioners.
• Lead clinical quality improvement, service planning and evaluation to strengthen client outcomes.
• Develop relationships with government, healthcare providers and sector partners to support collaboration and service innovation.
• Contribute to strategic planning, advocacy and policy discussions shaping MSIR delivery.

Skills

Clinical governance

Leadership

Addiction medicine

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Cultural safety

Pharmacotherapy prescribing

Education

AHPRA Medical Practitioner registration

Fellowship in Addiction Medicine or equivalent

Job description

North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical oversight, governance and strategic direction for the MSIR. You will lead safe, high‑quality care, champion harm reduction, and guide pharmacotherapy and clinical governance within a dynamic team and partner network.

You will bring specialist medical registration (AHPRA), fellowship in addiction medicine or equivalent, and proven leadership in complex health settings with a commitment to health equity and