Regional Manager Alcohol and Drug Services:
A strategic leadership role in a highly professional service that enjoys both political support and funding for Futures Direction Plan

Regional leadership role based in Hobart, Tasmania. Population in the Southern Region is approx 260,000.

Member of the State-wide Executive Team

Highly skilled team and the service offers the full range of addiction services

Strategic partnership arrangement in leading the service with the State Manager and the Regional Clinical Director

Focus on Clinical Governance, Service and Workforce Development

Represent the service on intergovernmental committees

8 Reports to this position

Essential qualifications: Nursing; OT; Psychology or Social Work

Six figure remuneration

Please obtain selection documentation from Hardy Group International prior to applying by emailing Rmiller@hardgroupintl.com quoting Ref H10-1768.

For further information contact :

Jean Fagan on +61 2 9964 9099

Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor – Forensic and Supported Accommodation

· Leading Alcohol and Other Drugs agency
· Part Time Fixed Term until May 2011
· Generous salary packaging benefits

Moreland Hall is a leading alcohol and other drugs (AOD) agency with 40 years experience in the not for profit sector in Victoria.

We currently have a maternity leave vacancy for 3 days per week until May 2011.

This is a dual purpose position covering both the forensic and supported accommodation programs. You will provide outreach, counselling and case management support to clients who live in our supported accommodation properties as well as providing forensic counseling services to mandated clients referred through the Community Offender and Treatment Services and Drug Diversion programs.

To be successful in the role you will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or Allied Health Sciences, have 4 key competencies in AOD, qualifications in dual diagnosis or willingness to undertake, a current Victorian drivers license, and experience working in the AOD sector.

Applications should include a CV, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description and forwarded to Carla Reid creid@morelandhall.org

For further information please contact Rob Testro on 9384 8881.

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 23 November 2010.

The Western Region Alcohol and Drug Centre have a vacancy for a Alcohol and Drug Clinician to work as apart of a multi-disciplinary team providing a broad range of services for people throughout the South West.

The Counsellor will work with a range of clients who are at risk due to their alcohol and drug use

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To offer counselling to individuals who are concerned about a drug problem
To liaise with local health and welfare networks
· To provide assessment and reports
· To work as part of a multi disciplinary team.
· To develop quality counselling standards
· To record client data on WRAD information system.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

A relevant tertiary qualifications is desired.

A minimum Certificate IV Community Service (Alcohol & other Drugs) or equivalent is necessary. If you do not have Certificate IV Alcohol and Drugs training can be arranged as part of employment conditions.

An attractive salary is available for this full-time position and will be based on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Contact the WDEA on 55612579 to obtain a job description

Applications to be made in writing to Geoff Soma, Director, WRAD Centre, 172 Merri Street, Warrnambool 3280 by 5pm Friday the 22nd October, 2010.

It’s fair to say NDARC is one of the dominant ATOD research bodies in Australia, so the recruitment of a new Director is noteworthy at any time. Here’s the brief details:

Director, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
Faculty of Medicine
REF. 6753

UNSW is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities, with a particular commitment to fundamental and applied research, social engagement and an international perspective. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, located in the Faculty of Medicine is committed to providing a stimulating research environment that promotes excellence and innovation in drug and alcohol research. NDARC is a Commonwealth funded National Research Centre with an outstanding record of success in obtaining peer-reviewed research funding and an international reputation as a leading research centre in drug and alcohol related issues.

The Faculty is now seeking to appoint a new Director (at the academic level of Professor or Associate Professor) who will build on the impressive growth of the Centre over the past 5 years and raise its profile even higher on the National and International stage.

As an internationally recognized academic with an established research profile in drug and alcohol studies, you will bring the following to the role:
A breadth of vision that encompasses the diverse range of drug and alcohol research within the Centre;
A profile in the field that will attract outstanding talent to the Centre and inspire new approaches to drug and alcohol research;
Leadership and change management expertise to further develop what is already a dynamic and productive culture in the Centre, and to continue its growth trajectory;
Willingness and ability to actively promote the best interests of the Centre, Faculty and University; and
The communication and management skills necessary to take the Centre forward and to represent it and give it a prominent voice in domestic and international forums.

The appointment will be for a full-time five year, potentially renewable term. The Director appointment attracts a salary supplement, and additional benefits may be negotiable.

EEO groups are encouraged to apply. The University reserves the right to fill the position by invitation. Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria contained in the Position Statement.

Membership of an approved University superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for this position. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check.

Having read all the documentation you may then direct any enquiries regarding this position to Mr Wayne Bruce, Ccentric Health Executive Search on (612) 9232 8148; wayneb@ccentrichealth.com

Applications close : 30 October 2009

More info on applying here.

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ANDAS Comorbidity Project Officer

The SA Network of Drug and Alcohol Services (SANDAS) Comorbidity Project has recently been refunded by the Commonwealth Dept of Health and Ageing (DoHA) until May 2011. This extends the timeframe of the SA component of the nationwide co morbidity capacity building initiative in the AOD NGO sector and allows SANDAS to further support the development of services for our member organizations in line with the project objectives.

SANDAS seeks to employ a Project Officer to assist the Comorbidity Coordinator in meeting the agreed objectives of the project and the requirements under the approved project plan and service agreement.

The position requires a suitably qualified person with significant experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector, the Mental Health sector, in project management or other relevant experience. The position is offered at a SACS Level 7 salary rate on a full-time basis for an initial period of at least 12 months which includes a 3 month probationary period. SANDAS has some flexibility to negotiate with the right person the range of hours and some other terms and conditions.

To obtain a job and person specification and/or to discuss the position, email Andrew Biven at andrew@sandas.org.au phone 8212 9020

SANDAS will be happy to receive expressions of interest in the position which will include your CV and a summary of your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to this position.

Closing date is Friday 14th August.

Applications by email to Andris Banders, Executive Officer eo@sandas.org.au

Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged by return email.

This is a senior academic position. It will be reporting to the Director of Research, FSMed and supported by University of New South Wales partners.

The position will be based in Suva.

Job Purposemebeli
The Coordinator will have responsibility for establishing, building and managing the Pacific Centre for HIV and STI Research in accordance with the requirements of the funding agreement/s for the Centre.

Key Responsibilities – Please refer to the FSMed website for a detailed Job Description.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential
· Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Sociology or other related discipline.
· Evidence of active HIV, STI or related research interests
· Good understanding of Pacific culture
· Demonstrated success at management of people and organisational resources
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Experience in preparing applications for research funding.
Desirable
· PhD in Public Health, Sociology or other related discipline.
· Demonstrated ability to contribute to the research development of early career researchers, and postgraduate and honours students.
· Experience in budgeting for research projects
· Able to work independently and exercise initiative

Salary Range :- Senior Research Fellow 55,708 – 66,000 Fiji dollars p.a.

Application forms are available from our website at www.fsm.ac.fj or from the Human Resources Secretary, FSMed, Brown Street, Suva, Fiji.

Printed, electronic or faxed versions of the completed application forms, your curriculum vitae and certified photocopies of original certificates, together with the names of three professional referees must be received no later than 18th February, 2009 and sent to :-
The Human Resources Manager,
Fiji School of Medicine,
Private Mail Bag,
Suva.

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Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA)

Do you want to work for a growing organisation that thrives on innovative and creative thinking?
Do you want to use your skills across a diverse range of new and established projects?

If so, we have a full time position for 12 months with the Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (NADA) based in Redfern, Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic organisation and participate in its growth and development.

What is NADA?
NADA is the peak organisation for the non-government alcohol and other drug sector throughout NSW. NADA has more than 100 member agencies who offer counseling, education, residential and early intervention and prevention services. NADA provides leadership, programs and services for its members as well as strategic advice and advocacy to government on behalf of our members. The organisation currently coordinates a number of projects across a range of issues including workforce development, quality improvement, family and carers, co-morbidity and Information technology.

The Role
The successful applicant will support the development and delivery of projects and assist NADA to achieve its strategic objectives. To be considered you need:

Essential Criteria
Project management skills including planning and evaluation
Understanding of the non government drug and alcohol sector
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer literacy (in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
Strong analytical skills
Commitment to EEO and OH&S principles

Desirable Criteria
Appropriate tertiary qualifications
Understanding of drug treatment service delivery issues
Experience in organisational development or workforce development
Demonstrated effective consultation processes with a variety of stakeholders
Experience developing and monitoring project budgets

Applications Close: 20th June 2008

For more information please contact:
Vanessa Long on Tel: 9698 8669 or email vanessa@nada.org.au “