Nnswlhd - Staff Specialist Addiction Medicine - Lismore Alcohol and Other Drug Services

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Lismore, Australia Northern NSW Local Health District Full time

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**: Part time or Full Time Staff Specialist
**Position Classification**: Staff Specialist
**Remuneration**: $246,059 per annum - $332,434 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 40
**Requisition ID**: REQ552046

**What you'll be doing**

Provide contemporary, comprehensive recovery focused, Specialist Addiction services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.

Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

**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.

**Where you'll be working**

The Northern NSW Local Health District extends from Tweed Heads in the north, to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west, and to Nymboida and Grafton in the south. Northern NSW has a range of Alcohol and Other Drug Services across the district.

Visit **Northern NSW LHD 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.

**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.**

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.

**Selection Criteria**
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Addiction Medicine, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
- Approved opioid pharmacotherapies prescriber with a proven track record of achievement in the development and management of alcohol and other drugs services in response to clinical demands
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth and State policy in alcohol and other drugs, including understanding clinical governance and a commitment to patient safety and innovation
- Demonstrated ability in providing clinical leadership and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and organisational skills
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and professional training, research and quality improvement in a public AOD setting
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and respond on site within a reasonable time
- Valid unrestricted driver licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment

Need more information?

**Applications Close: 10 March 2025**

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