Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to August 2027) / Job Share Considered
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 24 May 2026 – 11:59pm
Team Lead - Drug & Alcohol Clinician About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of Drug & Alcohol services to the Dubbo Community and surrounding regions.
You will have leadership & team management skills and clinical expertise in the provision of Drug & Alcohol Services. You will maintain the supportive, passionate and committed team culture and prioritise patient outcomes and staff development.
Step into a role where you will have a meaningful impact on the lives of people with Drug & Alcohol issues, forge strong partnerships with patients, carers and other government agencies and have an impact on regional communities.
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the clinical and operational functions of the Drug & Alcohol Service across the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), including the Drug Court Program, MERIT Program, Drug & Alcohol Counselling, the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS), and the Youth Drug & Alcohol Program.
The role ensures these programs operate in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State agreements, legislative requirements, and NSW Health priorities relating to alcohol and other drug treatment, diversion initiatives, and harm reduction strategies.
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* 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 (ongoing or temporary).
* 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.
* NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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