Counsellor, Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Tweed Valley

Northern NSW Local Health District; Cudgen; Presencial; AUD 84.000 - 122.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging and novated leasing –

Fitness discounts –

Growth – professional development

Team culture – collaborative and flex

Career opportunities and re-entry

Descripción de la vacante

The Northern NSW Local Health District invites applications from dedicated professionals to join its Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team. The Permanent Part Time and Temporary Part Time roles offer up to 32 hours per week and provide the chance to deliver evidence-based client care within a high-quality health service.

This vacancy includes maternity leave relief for 16 hours per week up to 52 weeks, with potential extension.

Formación

• Permanent Part Time and Temporary Part Time (52 weeks)
• Requisition ID: REQ707382
• Two positions available - 1 x Permanent Part Time 16 hours per week and 1 x Temporary Part Time 16 hours per week
• Part of this vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 52 weeks for 16 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.

Responsabilidades

• Working to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on people, by providing and maintaining a high standard of individualised client care through the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service for patients accessing the service.
• Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.

Descripción del empleo

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Temporary Part Time (52 weeks)

Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1/2

Remuneration: $83,670 - $122,465 per annum, pro rata - dependent on qualifications

Hours Per Week: up to 32

Requisition ID: REQ707382

Two positions available - 1 x Permanent Part Time 16 hours per week and 1 x Temporary Part Time 16 hours per week

Part of this vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 52 weeks for 16 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.

About The Role

Working to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on people, by providing and maintaining a high standard of individualised client care through the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service for patients accessing the service.

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

The alcohol and other drugs team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

For role related queries or questions contact Carol Agnew on [e-mail]

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 23 November 2026

NNNSWLHD 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 and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

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 www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.