NDARC seeks a new Director
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. 6753UNSW 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
Jobs: Comorbidity Project Officer
S
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.
Research Fellow – Addictions, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Research Fellow – Addictions
Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Auckland, New Zealand
The Clinical Trials Research Unit is located within the School of Population Health at The University of Auckland Tamaki campus, Auckland, New Zealand. The Unit is focussed on innovative research aiming to reduce the major risks to health.
An opportunity is available for a Research Fellow to work in the Addictions Research Programme at the Clinical Trials Research Unit. The Addictions Programme is an energetic group of six staff working on research in the fields of tobacco, alcohol and other drug dependency.
The successful candidate will need to have a Masters degree or higher in public health, psychology, medicine or a related field. Ideally you will have a developing track record of initiating and delivering addiction-related research as evidenced by funding awards and publications.
The role involves working closely with the Programme Leader to develop and design new ideas, obtain funding, assist with research currently underway as well as set up and work on new research. You will need to be creative, innovative and a high achiever who is enthusiastic, an excellent communicator and someone who likes to work in a team environment.
The position is full time for two years. Depending on qualifications there is also an opportunity to study for a higher degree. The applicant must be personally committed to smoke-free and to a healthy lifestyle.
Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to:
jobs@ctru.auckland.ac.nz by 17th June 2009.
For further information or a copy of the Job Description, please see www.ctru.auckland.ac.nz or contact the Operations Manager on the above email address.
Coordinator : Pacific HIV & STI Research Centre, Fiji School of Medicine
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.
Project Officer (NSW)
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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 “
Team Leader – Alcohol and Oher Drugs Counselling (Victoria)
“Team Leader – Alcohol and Oher Drugs Counselling
The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Counselling team is a newly created team within the Clinical Services Branch, Organisational Wellbeing Division of Victoria Police aimed at providing an internal counselling option for Victoria Police employees seeking AOD support and counselling. The 2 counsellors within this team will work closely and collaboratively with Work Health Research and Development Branch and the Clinical Services team to ensure a respectful, responsive and appropriate AOD counselling service to all employees of Victoria Police within the requirements of the relevant polices and procedures.
Position Accountabilities
Strategically manage, direct and lead the functions and resources of Alcohol and Other Drugs program, Clinical Services Branch, to ensure effective provision of services and the effective administration of alcohol and other drug contract services.
Provide high level consultancy services and authoritative advice, support and information to senior management on clinical, staff welfare, alcohol and other drug related issues.
Develop and support members of the Clinical Services Branch in a manner that maximises the potential of the team and enables quality alcohol and other drug services.
Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of training and education programs for employees of Victoria Police on alcohol and other drug related issues.
Establish and cultivate professional and pro-active collaborative partnerships and effective communication networks with Victoria Police personnel, relevant external organisations and stakeholders to ensure co-ordination, standardisation and best practice in service delivery.
Develop and maintain processes for the collection and reporting of data for the Alcohol and Other Drug Counselling Program, prepare relevant comprehensive briefings, correspondence and reports in respect to the alcohol and other drug counselling team’s activities and exercise delegations on behalf of the Chief Commissioner.
Initiate Research and analysis in relation to issues relevant to the Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling Program and contribute to appropriate research initiatives within Victoria Police and the wider policing community in relation to alcohol and other drugs.
Ensure the maintenance and monitoring of data and records in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements.
This position is located at: 128 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo security checks which will include fingerprinting.
Applicants should view the full position description at www.careers.vic.gov.au or at www.police.vic.gov.au where you will also find more information about jobs, working for government and how to apply.
Applicants must address the full key selection criteria for this position, contained at the above websites.
Applicants are advised to upload a statement addressing suitability against the key selection criteria, along with their resume. If you need help applying contact Terri Carr on 9301 6966.
For further information about this position please contact Sally Coates on 9301 6900.”
Career Medical Officer – Sydney
“The Kirketon Road Centre (KRC) is a primary health care facility located in Kings Cross, which is involved in the prevention, treatment and care of HIV/AIDs and other transmissible infections among ‘at risk’ young people, sex workers and injecting drug users. It also operates a low threshold methadone access program (MAP) which targets street-based opioid dependent injecting drug users (IDUs) who have had difficulty accessing or being retained in other methadone treatment programs. This position is responsible for the provision of day-to-day, quality medical care for KRC clients within the framework of primary health care as well assessment and treatment of marginalised IDUs.
Career Medical Officer :up to 36 hours/ Week Permanent P/T
Essentials:
Medical Practitioner fully registered in NSW At least two years relevant postgraduate clinical experience Commitment to harm minimisation philosophies
Desirables
Postgraduate training and or experience in primary care, alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, HIV medicine, women’s health, adolescent health
Contact: Dr Craig Rodgers 02 93602766,
Full Details on
http://www7.health.nsw.gov.au/healthjobs/Default.cfm?ID=1234&ID_HJJobs=5 “
Social Worker – St George Hospital (NSW)
“South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service
Applications are invited for the position of Social Worker (level 2) attached to a dynamic Hepatology dept at St George Hospital, Kogarah.
The Social worker is responsible for providing assessment, management and evaluation of developed strategies to people who present in crisis, live with complex psycho-social issues within a chronic disease model of care. The social worker will work both autonomously and within a multi disciplinary team.
Position Title
Social Worker Level 2
Employment Type
Temporary Part-time
Location
St. George Hospital
Essentials
1. Post graduate social worker experience
2. Demonstrated interpersonal skills
3. Demonstrated communication skills
4. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi disciplinary team and autonomously
5. Computer literacy demonstrated by experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic mailing
6. Experience working with people who have complex psycho-social needs
7. Experience working with people in crisis
8. Experience working with people living with a chronic illness
9. Demonstrated capacity to act as patient advocate
10. Demonstrated experience with government agencies such as CentreLink
Desirables
1. Experience working with people living with hepatitis C virus
2. Experience working in Alcohol and other Drug setting
3. Experience establishing support groups
Duration
Position is 24 hours per week for 12 months duration, with view to extend.
Contact Name For Position Enquiries
Suzanne Polis on (02) 9113 2407 or Suzanne.Polis@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au”
Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol Professional (Victoria)
“Exciting Opportunity for a Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol Professional
Part-time opportunity (4 days per week)
Generous salary packaging (up to $30k grossed up value)
Supportive team environment
Would you like the opportunity to provide clinical leadership and response towards the changing direction of drug & alcohol services towards dual diagnosis?
Would you like to work for a community based agency which is a registered training organisation (RTO) and can provide exciting and diverse professional development opportunities?
Moreland Hall is a leading alcohol and other drugs (AOD) agency with over 35 years experience in the not-for-profit sector of Victoria. Our organisation is currently seeking to increase our capacity to provide appropriate and best-practice based services to AOD clients who have concurrent mental health issues. With this, we require a highly skilled and experienced mental health/AOD professional to join the education and training team.
We are a passionate and supportive organisation open to embracing change and offering an innovative team environment. You’ll have the opportunity to take a lead role in mentoring and training our workforce, providing you with an ability to gain valuable experience in project management and diversify your skill base.
Applicants MUST address the following selection criteria to be considered:
Relevant undergraduate degree
Significant postgraduate experience and/or postgraduate degree level qualification in mental health
Knowledge and understanding of best-practice in mental health and AOD treatment approaches
Relevant experience in working with clients with co-existing disorders
Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
Current Victorian drivers licence
Qualifications or experience in developing and implementing training in the AOD or mental health sector would be advantageous
Enquiries should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources – Nessá Pastoors on 03 9384 8801 or send in a CV with covering letter addressing the selection criteria to jobs@morelandhall.org
Applications close 5pm Friday 2nd May 2008″
Research Fellow: Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Research (CEPHR) – Victoria
“BURNET INSTITUTE
CEPHR undertakes research into the use of illicit drugs and associated risks (such as overdose and blood borne virus transmission). CEPHR also undertakes research into sexually transmitted infections in the community and the risk behaviours associated with their transmission.
The Research Fellow will organize and supervise the conduct of interviews with participants in a series of studies involving injecting drug users. The studies, conducted in a variety of sites across Melbourne, involve innovative recruitment strategies and analysis methods that will provide the Research Fellow with significant opportunities for career development. To this end the Research Fellow will manage a team of researchers, write-up project results for publication, and contribute to the design and implementation of new and innovative research projects in the area of alcohol and other drug use in the community. The Research Fellow will be expected to contribute to the development of research directions in other areas of CEPHR and the Burnet Institute more broadly.
The successful applicant will have postgraduate qualifications in epidemiology or public health or a related discipline and experience in analysis of epidemiological data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience in report writing and preparation of manuscripts are also required. Familiarity with issues related to injecting drug use and related harms is desirable.
Attractive salary packaging arrangements apply. For further information and a position description contact Associate Professor Paul Dietze on (03) 9282 2134, mobile 0409 530 027 or email pauld@burnet.edu.au or visit the Burnet website at http://www.burnet.edu.au/home/general/employment
Written applications addressing the selection criteria and a detailed CV including the names and contact details of three professional referees should be sent to the Human Resources Manager, The Burnet Institute, email: paulduffy@burnet.edu.au
Applications close 21 April 2008.”