Overview
Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician - Queanbeyan - Incentives Offered
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Queanbeyan
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ607583
Applications Close: 28 September 2025
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?
In Queanbeyan, 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based clinical services to individuals with substance misuse and/or dependency.
- Collaborate with clients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored interventions that support recovery and wellbeing.
- Develop collaborative, person-centred care plans using knowledge of drugs, their effects, and relevant interventions.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Occupational Therapists and 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 knowledge of the classes of drugs, their effects and relevant interventions; ability to develop team-oriented, person-centred care plans.
- Understanding of the broad health and social impact of substance abuse and dependence; commitment to harm minimisation when intervening to support consumers.
- High level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, families and carers, and high computer literacy.
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence and ability to drive/travel as required (may involve long distances).
Support for Applicants / Benefits
- NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) eligibility
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in development and supports your lifestyle
Equity and Information for Applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up site supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants. This is a Category A position with policy requirements for Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences. For accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, contact .
To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport.
Role Details
- Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
- Remuneration: Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $37.03 to $52.83 per hour; Psychologist: $39.01 to $57.10 per hour; Registered Nurse: $36.39 to $51.09 per hour; Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $37.03 to $52.83 per hour
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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📌 Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician - Queanbeyan - Incentives Offered
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council