• 45.6 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• Fixed term to June 2027
• Are you ready to be the connector that transforms opioid treatment across Central Victoria?

We're seeking a dynamic health clinician to lead the charge in expanding pharmacotherapy services across six Local Government Areas (LGA’s). This isn't your typical clinical role – you're building bridges, not just treating patients.

What makes this role exciting:

• Be the catalyst for system change across Grampians and Loddon Mallee regions.
• High autonomy with real impact – you'll shape how communities access life-saving treatment.
• Travel with purpose – from GP practices to pharmacies, you're connecting the dots.
• Orticare partnership – join Victoria's premier pharmacotherapy network.

Your mission:

Transform how healthcare professionals deliver opioid replacement therapy by:

• Championing pharmacotherapy prescribing in GP practices
• Empowering community pharmacies to expand their services
• Leading clinical networks and ECHO case presentations
• Supporting the rollout of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine

What you bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a health clinician
• Advanced pharmacotherapy clinical experience
• Outstanding relationship-building skills
• Passion for system improvement and collaboration
• Current driver's license (travel required across catchments)

About Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS)

BCHS has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

The package:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications
• Salary packaging available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Make genuine impact in addiction medicine

To successfully apply for this position, you will need:

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• A Health Clinician with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated experience and evidence of advanced clinical knowledge working in Pharmacotherapy clinical practice.
• Knowledge of the pharmacotherapy policy, guidelines and associated legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy and practice as it relates to Pharmacotherapy.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills demonstrating a capacity to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups in achieving collaborative outcomes.
• Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication skills and proven interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Personal Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and human rights in all aspects of service delivery.
• Ability to demonstrate and display the values of Bendigo Community Health Services.
• A current employee Working with Children Check and Driver’s Licence.
• The successful applicant will also be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory National Police Check.

For further information about the position please contact Amanda Gould on 5406 1500.

Click "Apply now" to submit your application.

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact People and Culture on telephone 5406 1227 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.

A position description is attached.