Employment Details
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 – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 6 January 2026 – 11:59pm
Clinical Nurse Consultant – Drug & Alcohol
Role overviewThe Dubbo Drug & Alcohol team are seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their team. Working Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm, you will join a professional, client focused team dedicated to 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.
Key responsibilities• Complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and produce report writing.• Provide clinical review and treatment plan feedback.• Manage withdrawal management and support complex clients.• Liaise with service partners, General Practitioners, and other health care providers to schedule follow‐up appointments and collate reports.• Collaborate with the Psychosocial team, Drug Court/MERIT, SUPPPs, Youth Program, OTP programs, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and GPs.
Qualifications & Skills• Case management and counselling skills.• Knowledge of trauma informed care, cultural competence, and active listening skills.• Strong communication and collaboration skills.• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Support & DevelopmentYou will be well supported with an Orientation mentor and effective performance reviews to identify and plan for additional training opportunities.
Application Process
* 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
Contact & Additional Information
Role‐related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor on 02 6881 4000 or at Jenny.taylor@health.nsw.gov.au 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 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.
* To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.
* For more information, visit Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD.
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