District Clinical Leader, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol – Aboriginal People

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters across NSW. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal nations, their Elders both past and present, and offer our respect to all Aboriginal people.

District Clinical Leader, Mental Health Drug and Alcohol – Aboriginal People

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Level 2 / Health Professional - Level 5 / Senior Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $119, $138,534.10 per annum (+Super +17.5 Leave Loading where applicable)

Location: Negotiable within MLHD

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About the role:

The District Clinical Leader MHDA Aboriginal People will ensure systems, services and processes are established between Mental Health Drug and Alcohol and non-government, primary care, social support, justice and drug and alcohol services to ensure collaboration, connectivity, reduce service duplication and ensure appropriate support at transitional points in care for Aboriginal people.

Identified outcomes are:

• Leadership & Collaboration: Build knowledge, skills, and confidence in working with Aboriginal people across Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services, supporting leaders, teams, and culturally safe supervision.
• Consultancy & Clinical Support: Provide specialist cultural consultation, advice, and input into care planning for complex cases, promoting culturally informed, recovery-oriented practice.
• Education & Workforce Development: Identify practice gaps, deliver targeted education and resources, and ensure new models of care are culturally appropriate for Aboriginal people.
• Planning, Research & Quality Improvement: Drive culturally safe service planning, strengthen partnerships across sectors, analyse data for evidence-based improvements, and lead quality and safety initiatives.

About You

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a confident / conscientious team player whose values align with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be able to manage and prioritise a diverse workload
• Hold a relevant Australian qualification as a Health Professional, Psychologist or Nurse with a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in the provision of mental health and/ or drug & alcohol services.

Additional Benefits

Financial benefits – Salary packaging access up to 20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.

Work-life balance –Flexible start and finish times, additional days off and hybrid working.

Professional development– Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Cultural Supports: NAIDOC leave, access to cultural mentoring and supervision

Health, & Wellbeing – 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.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

More information:

Download the Position Description

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Contact People

For role related queries or questions please contact Nigel Smith on if you have any questions about this role.

Please let Nigel Smith know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Applications Close: Midnight on 4 December 2025.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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