Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician - Queanbeyan
From a government health authority in Australia
Southern NSW Local Health District 237 subscribers
Welcome to Southern
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (contract from 17 August 2026 until 10 September 2027)
Location: Queanbeyan
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration:
* Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
* Psychologist: $40.58 - $59.39 per hour
* Social Worker Level 1/2: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
* Registered Nurse: $40.03 - $56.20 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ668726
Applications Close: 18 June 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5,000
Visit the NSW Health AOD page for information on pursuing a career in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.
About the service
Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Support Recovery and Wellness in Our Community
Are you dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use?
At Southern, our Drug and Alcohol Clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support recovery, reduce harm, and promote wellbeing in a rural setting. You'll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored interventions and support lasting change.
Join us to empower recovery and build healthier futures.
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
What you'll be doing
The Drug and Alcohol Clinician provides evidence based clinical services to individuals of all ages referred to the service with issues related to substance misuse and/or dependency.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
* Demonstrated understanding of and skills in evidence based interventions for substance use and dependence, with a sound knowledge of the different classes of drugs, their effects and relevant interventions. Ability to use this knowledge to develop collaborative, person-centred care plans for consumers affected by substance misuse and dependence.
* Demonstrated understanding of the broad health and social impact of substance abuse and dependence, and commitment to using the harm minimisation approach when intervening to support consumers affected by substance misuse and dependence.
* Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and/or other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy.
* Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team
Equal Opportunity
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
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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