Aboriginal Alcohol and other Drugs Clinician Drug and Alcohol Services

NSW Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1, Counsellor Level 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2, Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $120,680.00 per annum plus super annuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ668459

Location: The Langton Centre, Surry Hills

Applications Close: Sunday 5 July 2026

This is an Aboriginal Identified role. We are seeking someone who brings cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person. As part of your application, we ask you to provide documentation confirming your Aboriginality. Your cultural capability will also be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

SESLHD Drug & Alcohol Services provides a range of treatment and support services designed to assist individuals, families, and communities managing concerns related to alcohol, prescription, or illicit drug use.

The purpose of the role is to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality psychosocial assessments, care coordination and navigation to people attending the SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service, especially those from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Services is committed to being a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, as well as workers. The job provides an opportunity to work closely with community, strengthen connections and engagement, and provide culturally appropriate service delivery. Our service is also committed to being a safe space for diverse workers, including those who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

The position will also build and maintain connections with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Aboriginal community services and the local Aboriginal community.

Benefits

Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance

Selection Criteria

To be a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.

Qualifications in Social Work in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, which provides eligibility for membership of the AASW, OR tertiary Counselling qualifications with eligibility for appropriate association membership; OR Occupational Therapy qualification in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and registration with AHPRA.

Demonstrated core competency skills in culturally informed assessment, care coordination and navigation and clinical experience in Aboriginal Health and/or Drug and Alcohol treatment services with demonstrated commitment to harm minimisation philosophies.

Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.

Demonstrated commitment to clinical and cultural supervision and professional education and, if relevant to application, experience providing high level clinical advice clinical supervision and leading education and teaching to staff and/or students.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and exercise independent professional judgement in the provision of clinical care using evidence based practice, commensurate with years of experience.

Demonstrated participation or leadership in quality improvement processes and teaching, commensurate with years of experience.

Demonstrated active participation in developing, implementing and reporting on services.

Need more information?

1) and SESLHD Expected Standards

For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Blakemore on ***email_hidden***

Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer

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