Senior Health Clinician – Youth Drug & Alcohol
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 25 June 2027)
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: $116,891.84 - $135,826.04 pa (plus superannuation and salary packaging options)
Applications Close: 10 December 2025 – 11:59pm
About the Role
Join this vibrant and professional team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family‑friendly hours and make a positive impact on the health of our communities. Using evidence‑based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking help with alcohol and drug use, applying a trauma‑informed, person‑centred, and individualized approach that incorporates comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each young person's journey.
Responsibilities
Provide respectful, person‑centred care; support the team; employ an individualized, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning; provide innovative, evidence‑based interventions; maintain a trauma‑informed approach; collaborate within a supportive and dynamic team; communicate patients and families; maintain accurate clinical records; participate in continuous professional development.
Eligibility & Application Process
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.
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Role‑related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor, or at for more information.
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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