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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share considered)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $135,826.04 - $138,534.10 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 12 May 2026 – 11:59pm
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Drug & Alcohol - 5-10K Incentives Offered
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol
About the role
The Dubbo Drug & Alcohol team are seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their team. The successful applicant will join a professional, client focused team dedicated to their patient care. The CNC position will actively work with the Psychosocial team, Drug Court/MERIT, SUPPPs, Youth Program, and OTP programs, providing clinical review, treatment plan feedback, withdrawal management, and support for complex clients. The role also involves collaborating with the Addiction Medicine Specialist and GPs to assist in implementing treatment plans.
The purpose of the position is to provide Drug and Alcohol assessments, client focused treatment, case management and counselling for clients who present with substance use problems and/or comorbidity issues. Actively collaborating with Mental Health services in treatment planning and provision with shared care clients. Additionally, working with the Opioid Treatment Program, MERIT program, Substance in Use in Pregnancy and Parenting program (SUPPPs). To provide support and education to all staff within the Dubbo and Region Hub and expectation of travelling across the Dubbo & Regional Hub with overnight stays.
Utilising your case management and counselling skills your role will consist of completing assessments, developing treatment plans, report writing, advocacy skills, case management skills, counselling skills, knowledge of trauma informed care, interpersonal skills, cultural competence, self care and an active listener. Your knowledge of trauma informed care, cultural competence and active listening skills will ensure the best evidence based treatment to our clients. You will also liaise with service partners, General Practitioners and other health care providers scheduling follow up appointments and collating reports for the case management.
You will be well supported with an Orientation mentor and effective performance reviews to identify and plan for additional training opportunities.
The working hours are Monday – Friday – 8.30am – 17:00pm.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To apply for this role:
· Click 'Apply'
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Coral Allen Hore, on (02) 6881 4000 or at for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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