Alcohol and Drug Liaison Outreach Worker (RPN/RN3 or SW/OT2)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Part-time (0.8EFT / 64 hours) to January 2027
• Based in St Kilda Road Clinic
• Registered Nurse Grade 3, Social Worker / Occupational Therapist Grade 2
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

What's in it for you

• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Work-life balance

About us

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

Southcity Clinic is a busy community-based specialist drug and alcohol treatment service, specialising in pharmacotherapy treatment approaches for people with complex comorbidities. Clinical services are based around a harm-minimisation philosophy of care and include assessment, medical treatment, counselling and psycho-social care coordination.

What you’ll be doing

The AOD Liaison Outreach Worker (ADLOW) is a position designed to support improved access to existing AOD services and will be based within Southcity Clinic. The role will work closely with the Alfred Consultation-Liaison Addictions team to link Alfred consumers with high intensity AOD support needs into relevant community services.

The role will work with complex AOD clients whose needs will be best serviced through the provision of specialist AOD supports to achieve the nest outcome for the client through a single and seamless transition with clearly focussed goals and outcomes. Clients will be referred to ADLOWs when their primary health provider determines that they require more intensive, specialised support.

About you

• Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with relevant registering body(the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia / the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via AHPRA, or eligibility with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW))
• Certificate IV in AOD or equivalent
• Experience in assessment, case coordination, case management, case formulation, treatment planning and discharge planning
• Experience working with complex AOD or dual diagnosis clients
• Australian working rights
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car (subject to availability) & bike parking opportunities, nearby at the Alfred, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information regarding the position, please contact Chris Darwin (Manager Addictions Health) via email: [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 16th March 2026 by 11pm AEDT.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.