About - 360 Edge | 360 Edge

Who we are

When it comes to alcohol and other drugs, we understand the complexities that can get in the way of successful change.

Our team is Australia’s leading specialist consultants in alcohol and other drug policy and practice. We combine more than 25 years of academic research with hands-on clinical experience to provide you with solutions that are both evidence-based and practical to implement.

We understand the nuance of alcohol and other drug policy and practice. We cut through the complexity and give you access to proven, cutting-edge practices that are relevant in the real world.

We partner with you full circle starting from wherever you are in the cycle of change to help drive results that last. Working with us, you’ll have actionable plans, policies, and practices that are understandable, practical and sustainable.

We help you find your edge and ignite lasting (r)evolutionary change.

Our team

Nicole Lee

Nicole is the face of 360Edge. Problem solver, pragmatist, Ice queen. She is an international leader in all things alcohol and drug policy and practice, and well known for her expertise on Australia's methamphetamine problems. Her advice has been sought after by Australian state and federal governments, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Not your typical academic, her entertaining presentation style makes research come alive. She makes the complex clear and easy to understand. She’s also our resident media star. drnicolelee.com.au

Linda Jenner

Linda is our most senior clinical consultant with a wealth of knowledge about all service types in AOD. A perennial nomad, Linda has lived and worked all over Australia, so she really understands how evidence applies to local contexts. She has extensive experience in mental health and drug treatment and was the first ever CNC for Dual Diagnosis in the alcohol and other drug sector. Our clients love her warm and engaging style and her clinical smarts.

Paula Ross

Paula is our resident clinical expert and master trainer. With her background in counselling psychology and family therapy, she is highly sought after for professional development and mentoring of practitioners, and also leads our schools program. Our clients love her straight-forward, pragmatic style.

Elaine Moss

Need to know something about 360Edge? Ask Elaine! Switched on office manager and expert organiser, Elaine’s administrative superpowers keep our physical and virtual offices running smoothly, all delivered with a smile. 360Edge’s best-kept secret, Elaine makes things happen as if by magic.

Sarah Jones

Sarah is our family therapist and family violence specialist. With a unique combination of clinical skills in alcohol and other drugs, mental health and family violence, she is our go-to for clinical supervision and clinical service development with complex groups. Our clients love her bright personality and her ability to connect with all types of people. Her extensive experience in clinical practice across a broad range of sectors brings a pragmatic edge to her service development and evaluation work.

Sandra Simpson

World's best clinical trainer? We think so, and our workshop participants can't get enough of Sandra's warm communication style. Her extensive expertise and experience in practice ensures that every training session is as relevant as it his engaging. We love her constant smile and her positive attitude!

Tim Hilton

Project Manager extraordinaire, Tim's clear head for complex logistics means that even the most challenging projects come off without a hitch. He cuts through the noise to make magic happen. Our clients love his straightforward, logical approach combined with his engaging style.

Jarryd Bartle

With a unique background in forensic science, criminal law and public health, Jarryd's sharp mind gives us the edge in public health policy debate. He understands the interaction of AOD problems and criminal behaviour multiple perspectives Our clients love his ability to cut through to the real issues.

Anna Wilkins

Complex coordination is a breeze when Anna is on the job. She's a whiz at organising and booking events, large or small, near or far. Our clients love her can-do attitude.

Angela Harney

Data guru extraordinaire, our clients love Angela’s adaptability and her soft edge. She’s our go-to person for making research and evaluation happen and has a knack for client interviews and stakeholder engagement, so you know you will get the best quality data when Angela is in charge. If you have a complex project that is a little ‘real world' messy, Angela is The One.

Sonja Pohlman

Creative Clinician Sonja is a talent in the treatment sphere. She uses her creative flare to create best practice programs with an edge. Our clients love her clever clinical thinking and innovative ideas that bring programs to life and engage participants to get the best outcomes.

Annie Bleeker

Super trainer Annie has taught people from Amsterdam to Australia. She knows how to get the best out of any audience. Our participants love her warm and engaging style coupled with her expert knowledge of all things drug related.

April Nougher-Dayhew

With her careful attention to detail and her experience as university news editor, April provides super admin assistant support to our training and other projects.

Ethan McDonald

With the lightening precision expected from a medical student, Ethan looks after our training evaluation data entry and cleaning.

Approach

Beyond alcohol and drugs

We understand alcohol and drug use and the most effective responses so you get the best possible advice on policy and practice strategies. Our team is one of the most experienced in Australia.

Practical answers for the real world

When you want to know what’s working and what’s not - without the waffle. When you want practical strategies that will work in the real world. Our team works closely with you to understand your organisation and provide realistic advice that will accelerate change.

Change that lasts

Our academic expertise and practical experience helps you cut through the noise to find solutions that last. You’ll receive cutting edge processes that you can implement and sustain within your resources.

Tailored solutions

We understand that there’s no one size fits all solution. We ask the right questions and distill complex information to uncover what works for you.

Measurable outcomes

We take the time to understand your unique situation from all perspectives and connect the dots, from research to practice that is relevant to you. Gain real results you can measure.

A clear change plan

We take the guesswork out of your change plan. Our recommendations are written in clear, succinct language that everyone can understand and are feasible to implement.

How we work

We are a team of specialist 'pracademics'; practical academics who understand best practice and have clinical experience. We know what works in the real world.

Over the last 25 years our solutions have worked for organisations of different sizes from around the world, in both the private and public sector, and will work for your organisation as well.

Our real world policies provide organisations with practical and effective approaches that take into consideration the needs of their people, as well as the need for the organisation to perform at its best.

Our Clients

We have worked with leading national and international organisations to accelerate change.

We're currently recruiting!

Senior Clinical Consultant

Project Manager

Research Assistant

Administrative Assistant

360Edge is a great place to work

We are one of Australia’s leading health consulting companies specialising in the alcohol and other drug, and allied, sectors providing a full suite of advisory services to help health service organisations accelerate change.

Our values of honesty, integrity and excellence are at the core of everything we do. We live these values within the team and with our customers and collaborators.

We collaboratively and holistically work with our clients at every stage, wherever they are in the cycle of change. Our team of experienced ‘pracademics’ take a 360 approach to viewing situations from multiple perspectives.

Our streamlined approach to service development demystifies the process, gets everyone on board, and gets the best job done.

We work with leading international organisations, governments and not for profit agencies right across Australia and the world.

You must be

Driven to do work that creates positive practical impact for health services and the people who use them
A creative thinker that is excited by solving unique and complex problems
An excellent collaborator with energy and enthusiasm for working closely with both team members and our customers throughout the project design and delivery
Resilient to a changing environment and to challenges to your work
Independent and a self-starter, able to work remotely, sometimes in isolation, with minimal supervision
A strong communicator with the capability to think, articulate and write logically, clearly and simply

Good to know

360Edge is a flexible workplace that offers consulting opportunities on a per project basis. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all background, including women, people who are LGBT+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are a remote team so you need to be comfortable and productive working independently from home or a remote office. Our consultants are based around Australia. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally able to work in Australia.

If you think you have what it takes, submit an application showing us how you meet the requirements of the position plus your CV to talent@360edge.com.au.