Are you interested in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing substance dependency or misuse? Join our team at Drug and Alcohol and become part of our multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping our community thrive by delivering best practice care.

$40.05 - $61.76 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 16 hours per week until 7 March 2027 (Monday & Friday) | Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS) | REQ683415 | Grade: Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1/2 | Applications close: 18 August 2026

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

As part of the Drug and Alcohol service, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals and their families facing substance misuse challenges. You’ll work closely with clients, their families, and carers to help develop resilience and assist in improving general health and well‑being. If you’re committed to working alongside our consumers and making an impact in the field of Drug and Alcohol, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your expertise and make a lasting contribution to our community.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

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)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take‑home pay
- 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)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

This is a temporary leave relief position until 7 March 2027 with the possibility of extension.

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

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 secure, 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.

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.

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📌 Drug and Alcohol Intake Clinician (Wollongong)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Wollongong