Staff Specialist in Addiction Medicine

Staff Specialist in Addiction Medicine - Clinical Director Alcohol and Other Drugs, NNSWLHD (Apply via eCredential)

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Staff Specialist in Addiction Medicine - Clinical Director Alcohol and Other Drugs, NNSWLHD (Apply via eCredential)

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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

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Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Part Time will be considered)

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Staff Specialist Salary: $262,376 to $354,479 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

Hours Per Week: Up to 40 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ585138

(Seek users may click on link above to go to jobs.health.nsw.gov.au)

Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

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What You'll Be Doing

Provide leadership and clinical governance in relation to clinical service delivery of addiction medicine services ensuring clinical practice is in accordance with National and Statewide standards and legislative frameworks.

Why you should consider applying

We Can Offer You

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Help with further study and education
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference
  
  

As a Staff Specialist you may also benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination

Where you'll be working

The Northern NSW Local Health District covers a large area in north-eastern NSW extending from Tweed Heads in the north to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west and to Nymboida and Grafton in the South. NNSWLHD provides a diverse range of public healthcare through 12 hospitals and multi-purpose services, 21 community health centres and other facilities. The Northern NSW LHD has a range of services aimed at helping members in our community make positive changes in regard to alcohol and substance use offering individual counselling, hospital consultation and liaison, Hospital Inpatient Withdrawal Units, an Opioid Treatment Program, MERIT Program, Drugs in Pregnancy Program, Community Engagement Team and more.

Visit NNSLWLHD Alcohol and Other Drug Services for more information on our services

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Northern NSW LHD region has something to suit every life. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. Ballina & Byron Shires include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. The Richmond Region is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities whilst the Clarence region is a nature-lover's paradise of world-heritage listed rainforests, unspoilt bushland and charming country hamlets.

For more information on living and working in this area please visit NNSWLHD Working in Northern NSW.

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian for more information.

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Addiction Medicine, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways and Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Addiction Medicine)
• Demonstrated current clinical experience as a Senior Medical Officer in Addiction Medicine at the role delineation of the service
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage people effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaborative and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated highly developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time
• Valid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment
  
  

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Tyler, Service Manager Alcohol and Other Drugs NNSWLHD at Email: Vanessa.Tyler@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 25 July 2025

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For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredential

NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential

Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

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