Identified Position - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples Full Time / Part Time / Casual | Modern Nurses Award Melbourne | Villawood (Sydney) | Brisbane About Healthcare Australia - Primary Health Services Healthcare Australia's Primary Health Services (PHS) division delivers essential frontline health care within Australia's immigration detention network. Working within multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites, PHS clinicians are committed to providing person-centred, dignified care. Our mission: to provide exceptional care, a strong sense of purpose for our staff and be a valued partner to our clients. Identified Position Statement: These positions are open exclusively to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is a special measure under s.12 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and equivalent State and Territory legislation. About the Role The AOD Registered Nurse works within a multidisciplinary primary health care team to improve the health of people in detention who experience addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The role delivers comprehensive, person-centred AOD care and supports holistic recovery. Operating within a nurse-led clinic model, this role suits clinicians with recent acute experience who are comfortable working at a different pace to hospitals. You will support detainees with complex, multifaceted health needs in a culturally diverse environment - work that is both clinically challenging and deeply meaningful. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses, the cross-cultural dimensions of supporting detainees from diverse backgrounds make this a particularly resonant opportunity. Key Duties Collaborate with the multidisciplinary primary health care team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based service delivery. Assess, plan and implement care based on individual AOD needs, incorporating a holistic, recovery-oriented approach. Undertake clinical duties including AOD assessments, care planning, medication administration and health education. Conduct person-centred nursing assessments and participate in case conferences with internal and external stakeholders. Manage supplies and clinical resources within budget; maintain documentation standards and practise within scope. Participate in mandatory training and ongoing professional development. Essential Attributes / Skills / Experience Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1). Postgraduate qualification in drug and alcohol health (AQF Level 8 or above) or equivalent experience. Minimum five (5) years clinical experience in AOD-related nursing care. Knowledge of contemporary drug and alcohol health service delivery frameworks. Ability to prioritise, work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. High level communication skills, critical thinking ability and adaptability to meet changing client needs. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. What's on Offer Salary packaging - an ATO approved way to pay for eligible expenses from your pre-tax salary, meaning you take home more of your pay. Free Employee Assistance Program - confidential, professional counselling for personal or work-related matters, also available to immediate family members. Discounts and perks - access to exclusive partner programs offering discounts on health insurance, retail and leisure activities. Impactful, socially meaningful work - make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of people in the detention system. Free onsite parking - convenient, stress-free parking at your worksite. We recognise that the decision to work in a detention setting is a significant one, and we respect that this environment holds unique meaning for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to walking alongside our Indigenous employees with our client by providing a safe and respectful workplace, and a genuine voice in how care is delivered. If you would like to have a yarn about what working in this environment looks like before you apply, we encourage you to reach out How to Apply Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant at marisa@fprs.com.au for a confidential conversation about these roles. FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia. Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia. FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging. Consultant admin@fprs.com.au Reference number: 200004270 Profession:OtherOther Company: First People Recruitment Solutions Date posted: 15th May, 2026
