Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinician

4 weeks ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinician role at Illawarra Mercury. Permanent Part Time 24 hours per week. Salary: $37.03 - $57.10 per hour + 12% super and salary packaging. ISLHD: Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS). REQ602060. Applications close: 21 September 2025.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Provide high quality care to clients and their families to ensure the provision of evidence-based interventions and optimal health outcomes in line with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. This position provides services to the Drug and Alcohol Youth Counselling Service.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct assessment, counselling and case management for young people with alcohol or other substance misuse issues, and for their family, carers or friends; support youth with substance-using parents as applicable.
  • Deliver outreach to the local community and contribute to youth-focused health education programs.
  • Collaborate with the Youth Team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with ISLHD guidelines.
Qualifications and requirements
  • Current AHPRA registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC).
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence.
  • Vaccination requirements for Category A role (as applicable).
  • ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer; commitment to child safety aligned with NSW Health Child Safe Standards.
Benefits
  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) – paid day off once a month for eligible full-time employees.
  • Salary packaging – tax advantages and increased take-home pay.
  • Novated leasing – car lease with pre-tax salary deductions (eligible full-time employees).
  • Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for employees and their families.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential support for staff and families.
  • Discounted health insurance with private providers; advice from your provider.
  • Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities.
Application process
  • Read the Position Description, then submit a resume and respond to the selection criteria via our online portal.
  • Include all essential requirements in your application.

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Fiona Craig at Fiona.Craig@health.nsw.gov.au.

About ISLHD

ISLHD serves from Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, covering 5,687 square kms with seven hospital sites and 58 locations. We are located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, employ over 8,500 staff, and provide community health services across the region.


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