Drug and Alcohol Clinician, Nowra

Southern NSW Local Health District; Nowra; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Days Off (ADO)

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Career progression & development

Job summary

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is seeking a Counsellor / Psychologist / Social Worker for the Drug & Alcohol Adult Counselling Service in Nowra. You will assess, counsel and manage cases to improve health outcomes in adults with substance misuse, aligning with NSW Health policies.

The role offers permanent full-time status with salary between $79,419 and $122,465 per annum, plus 12% super and salary packaging options. Applications close 1 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or other relevant behavioural science.
• Working with NSW Health policies and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
• Eligibility and compliance requirements including WWCC and vaccination standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care with evidence based interventions for adults with substance misuse.
• Conduct assessment, counselling and case management for clients and families.

Skills

Counselling

Case management

Assessment

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or other relevant behavioural science

Job description

REQ692847

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

$79,419.00 - $122,465.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | PermanentFull Time | Nowra Drug & Alcohol | REQ692847 | Grade: Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2 | Applications close: 1 October 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Provide high quality care to clients and their family/carers to ensure the provision of evidence based interventions andoptimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSWHealth Code of Conduct. This position provides the above service to the Drug and Alcohol Adult Counselling Service. This service provides assessment, counselling and case management to adults with alcohol or other substance misuse issues, and their family, carers or friends.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven . The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away - and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• - Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• - Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• - Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• - Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• - Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A r ole
• - Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• - Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or other relevant behavioural science
• - Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

• - Visit the Stepping Up website here . Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
• - Visit The Welcome Experience website here . The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.