Medical Director – Medically Supervised Injecting Room

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

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

• Permanent, Part-Time (.3FTE, 22.8 hours per fortnight)
• Richmond location, free onsite parking
• Lead clinical excellence. Champion harm reduction. Make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director Community Health Services and working alongside the NRCH Executive Team, the Medical Director provides clinical oversight, governance and strategic direction for the MSIR.

You will play a key role in ensuring the service operates safely, effectively and in accordance with relevant legislative, regulatory and clinical requirements, while championing harm reduction principles and continuous improvement.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and sector partners, you will provide clinical guidance, strengthen service delivery and contribute to policy discussions that influence the future of harm reduction and addiction medicine.

In this role, you will:

• 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 the complex needs of people who use drugs.
• Oversee clinical governance, including compliance with legislative requirements, licence conditions, internal protocols and accreditation standards.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance, including oversight of pharmacotherapy services and support for Nurse Practitioners.
• Lead clinical quality improvement, service planning and evaluation to strengthen client outcomes.
• Develop strong relationships with government, healthcare providers and sector partners to support collaboration and service innovation.
• Contribute to strategic planning, advocacy and policy discussions that shape the ongoing delivery and development of the MSIR.

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About You

You are an experienced medical practitioner and collaborative clinical leader who brings sound judgement, strong clinical governance expertise and a genuine commitment to health equity.

You understand the importance of building trust, working respectfully with people experiencing complex circumstances and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, person-centred care.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Current specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or equivalent fellowship.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, governance and decision-making within a complex healthcare environment.
• Experience working with or alongside services supporting people who inject drugs, including knowledge and experience of pharmacotherapy prescribing.
• Strong understanding of addiction medicine, harm reduction, public health and the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, reflective practice and evidence-informed service delivery.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex clinical, organisational and community considerations.
• A genuine commitment to culturally safe, respectful and equitable healthcare.

Why Join NRCH?

As Medical Director, you will have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, contribute to important public health conversations and lead work that makes a tangible difference to individuals and the broader community.

At NRCH, your leadership will help ensure that people who experience some of the greatest barriers to healthcare receive the dignity, respect and quality of care they deserve.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

For questions about the role, please contact Naveen Tenneti (Executive Director Community Health Services) [e-mail]

For support or questions about the application process, please contact Isabella Fisher (People and Culture Coordinator) [e-mail]

Our commitment to health equity

At NRCH, improving health equity is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that health is shaped by social and structural factors beyond clinical care and we work alongside individuals and communities to address barriers to health and wellbeing.

Inclusion and Belonging

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH), we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, abilities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.

Child Safety

NRCH is a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share responsibility for promoting and maintaining a child safe environment in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, evidence of qualifications and registrations, proof of work rights, and evidence of immunisation requirements relevant to the role.