About the role: We’re looking for an experienced AOD Clinical Lead to lead our Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (DATP) and Withdrawal Management Program (WMP) across the North Coast.

In this senior clinical role, you’ll guide a multidisciplinary team, shape high-quality AOD services, and make a real difference in people’s lives every day. You will get to

• Lead and support a team of clinicians, nurses, case managers and peer workers

• Co-design, deliver and continuously improve DATP and WMP services

• Ensure strong clinical governance, quality practice and KPI performance

• Hold a small clinical caseload while providing hands-on leadership

• Build strong partnerships across health, community and consortia services

• Travel across the region (Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie) – vehicle provided

 

About the program: The aim of the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (DATP) is to achieve improved health and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities at risk of, or currently affected by, problematic alcohol and other drug use. It supports people at all stages from early intervention to relapse prevention.

Hours and location: The hours are 35 per week. This position is based in Coffs Harbour with some travel to Port Macquarie to meet with staff. The role is hybrid working both our offices and home. A vehicle is available from a central location for work in the community. The role is funded until 30th June 2027 with potential for extension.

About you: Selection criteria:

1. University level qualifications or higher in Counselling, Nursing, Social Work or Psychology with membership of a peak body such as AHPRA, AASW, PACFA or ACA (Level 3+)

2. Current driver's licence, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check

3. A minimum of five years’ experience in delivery of AOD, mental health and suicide prevention services.

4. Demonstrated experience in program implementation, co-design, and evaluation.

5. Demonstrated experience facilitating groups.

6. Demonstrated experience managing staff.

7. Established networks and relationships with a with a range of referral services across the local community.

8. Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing tools such as Teams.

 

Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/job-oppotunities

For any other queries, please contact rec••••••••@buttery.org.au

This role will be remunerated at SCHCDS Level 6 ($55-58ph) with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.  

 

How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to rec••••••••@buttery.org.au

In your cover letter, please use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

 

Why you’ll love working with us 

We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes: 

·      Flexible Working Solutions: We support your work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.

·      Extra Annual Leave: Enjoy two additional weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to spend more time on holiday.

·      Career Growth: Explore internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programs.

·      Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.

·      Supportive Environment: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to external clinical supervision for direct service staff

·      Salary Sacrifice Benefits: Increase your take-home pay by 6-12% with ATO-approved incentives, allowing you to allocate up to $15,899 of tax-free salary towards your mortgage, rent, loans, credit card, or school fees.

·      Meal and Accommodation Card: Receive a $2,650 card for meals and accommodation.

·      Convenient Packaging Options: Package your costs for smartwatches, EarPods, professional memberships or a novated vehicle lease.

 

About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.

 

 The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQASB+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups. We support lived experience and neurodiversity.