About the role: As an AOD Withdrawal Nurse with us, your role will involve providing immediate trauma-informed and person-centred care to participants. The role supports people who want to undergo a non-residential drug and/or alcohol withdrawal or reduction program in their own home. You will get to work with people and their loved ones to support change and recovery. All participants will also have access to a DATP worker. You will be providing assessment, health and withdrawal support.

About the Program:

The program aims to increase the number of community based AOD treatment services and deliver withdrawal management support for up to 6 months with case management and counselling.

Improve health and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities at risk of, or currently affected by, problematic alcohol and other drug use.

Support people at all stages from early intervention to relapse prevention.

Withdrawal nurses work closely with Clinicians, Case Managers and Peers in Lismore, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie.

Hours and location: This position is primarily based in Lismore and the surrounding districts. It is a Part-Time role working 17.5 hours per week. It is mobile, functioning autonomously within the community. You will be working with participants and their families both online and face to face. A vehicle is available from a central location for work in the community. The role requires availability to work on public holidays on a rostered basis.

The role is funded to 30th June 2026 with possibility for extension.

About you: Please address Selection criteria in Application - see How to Apply

Qualifications and checks

1. BA Nursing or Post Graduate Diploma in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or a specialist undergraduate psychiatric nursing program

2. Full registration with AHPRA

3. Current Driver's Licence, A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, COVID vaccination and First Aid certificate.

Professional skills and experience

4. Comprehensive screening, assessment skills and experience and/or knowledge of low- moderate level drug and/or alcohol withdrawal

5. Knowledge and understanding of evidence based psychological interventions and contemporary therapies of the treatment and harm reduction relating to AOD withdrawal.

6. Demonstrated understanding of the clinical nursing requirements for drug and alcohol withdrawal.

7. Experience in dual diagnosis and ability to practice utilising the recovery approach in a community setting.

8. Demonstrated high proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing applications.

What’s in it for you:

We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes:

Flexible Working Solutions: We support your work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.

Extra Annual Leave: Enjoy two additional weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to spend more time on holiday.

Career Growth: Explore internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programs.

Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.

Supportive Environment: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to external clinical supervision for direct service staff

Salary Sacrifice Benefits: Increase your take-home pay by 6-12% with ATO-approved incentives, allowing you to allocate up to $15,899 of tax-free salary towards your mortgage, rent, loans, credit card, or school fees.

Meal and Accommodation Card: Receive a $2,650 card for meals and accommodation.

Convenient Packaging Options: Package costs for a laptop, phone, EarPods or novated vehicle lease.

Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/employment-opportunities

For any other queries, please contact [email protected]

This role will be remunerated at $51.51 ph approx. with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.

How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to [email protected]

In your cover letter, please note which role you are interested in and use each of the 8 selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug misuse and mental health concerns. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into addiction treatment. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply.