Senior Health Clinician

Senior Health Clinician – Youth Drug & Alcohol Employment Type : Temporary Full Time (up to 25 June 2027) Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Welfare Officer Level 3 Remuneration : $116,891.84 - $135,826.04 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) Location : Dubbo, NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week : 38 Applications Close : 10 December 2025 – 11:59pm About The Role Join this vibrant and professional team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family‑friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities. Using innovative, evidence‑based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma‑informed approach and provide respectful, person‑centred care, tailored to each individual’s needs. Central to your role will be supporting the team, as well as employing an individualized, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey to support the young person and their family. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We are a team as diverse as the vibrant communities we support. The alcohol and other drugs workforce work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths‑based approach. A role in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers mentally stimulating work and provides a high level of autonomy and empowerment. You’ll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support. Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level. Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day. To Apply For This Role Click ‘Apply’ Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria Role‑related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor, on or at for more information. Additional Information For Applicants All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future. Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre‑employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children’s Guardian Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD #J-18808-Ljbffr