Drug & Alcohol Clinician - Opiod Treatment Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full time

Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications

Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ602971

Applications Close: 7 October 2025

Location: Wagga Wagga

Overview: Are you a talented professional looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Clinician who is ready for a new adventure. Through this role you will be able to plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care to our regional Wagga Wagga community. To learn more about the community of Wagga Wagga, visit us here.

This clinical position involves the provision of intake, assessment, evidence-based interventions and case management services to individuals presenting to the service with issues related to opioid substance use in accordance with relevant NSW Health guidelines.

Interventions to be provided by this position include initiating and managing planned treatment options, psychosocial interventions, case management, crisis management, withdrawal management, consultation and referral to other agencies, advocacy for the client group and assistance with opioid replacement administration (where appropriate). You will also be involved in the facilitation and coordination of public prescriber clinics.

Integral to the position is the provision of professional advice to, and liaison with, other health, community and welfare professionals. The position provides age-appropriate services to individuals of all ages (children, adolescents, adults and the elderly).

The position may also, as required, assist with the provision of support for other D&A consumers during periods of D&A Clinician leave. The position works as part of the larger MHDA team. To see all role requirements please review the position description.

The Wagga Wagga CMHDA team is the largest of six CMHDA teams across Murrumbidgee LHD. The CMHDA team has approximately 18 multidisciplinary clinicians working with mental health consumers, and 7 clinicians working within the drug and alcohol team. The team also includes a range of additional staff including an Aboriginal Mental Health Trainee, Peer Workers, Support Workers and a Family and Carer Support Worker. The drug and alcohol team work alongside Addiction Medicine Specialists and public prescribers who see consumers across clinics each week. Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services are provided across the life span from the Health Services Hub on the campus of the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.

We work closely with many community organisations including Calvary Riverina Drug & Alcohol Centre, Pathways, Karralika, Recovery Hub and Medicare Mental Health Centre to ensure people receive the right care for their needs. At a district level we have access to clinical leaders for D&A and MH, and other specialty services such as the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS).

Relocation Support – Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community

Sponsorship considerations – 482 temporary Visa considered

Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience

Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing

Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a confident / consciousness team player with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
• Hold relevant Australian standard qualification (see Position Description for listed role classifications)

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Kate Angel, Acting Team Manager, Wagga Wagga Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, 02 5943 4400 or Kate.Angel@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Apply Online Your application will require you to include a resume, cover letter, and appropriately address the Questionnaire.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.