Nnswlhd Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist in Addiction Medicine

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

More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.

**_ 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_**

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.

**Employment Type**: Various
**Position Classification**: Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist
**Staff Specialist Salary**: $262,376 per annum - $354,479 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
**Hours Per Week**: Up to 40hrs per week
**Requisition ID**: REQ606897

**What you'll be doing**

Providing 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.

Providing clinical leadership, participating in quality improvement activities and providing training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

**Why you should apply**

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 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 position is based at Lismore Base Hospital, a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW including Alcohol and Other Drug Services. Please visit NNSWLHD Alcohol and Other Drugs for more information.

Lismore is in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which 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. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle.

Please visit **Northern NSW Local Health District**for more information about living and working in this area.

**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.
- 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?
1) Click here for the **Position Description**
2) Find out more about **applying** for this position

**Applications Close: 4 November 2025**

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

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