Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description
MedicalJobsAustralia.com Lead integrated care for people with substance use disorders Partner with GPs to improve patient health outcomes Deliver education, advocacy and clinical leadership Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to ) Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 Remuneration: $65.82 - $67.17 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 Located in: Western Sydney Drug Health Services Where you'll be working Western Sydney Drug Health Services provides specialised support and treatment for individuals experiencing substance use disorders.

You will join a team-oriented and compassionate multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence based, patient centred and culturally safe care across the community.

- Work within a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Collaborate closely with

General Practitioners and primary care providers

- Contribute to innovative models of integrated healthcare delivery
- Support culturally responsive care for diverse communities
- Access opportunities for professional growth, leadership and development

What you'll be doing As the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

- GP Liaison, you will provide advanced clinical expertise and care coordination for patients with substance use disorders while strengthening partnerships between Drug Health Services and primary care providers.
- Deliver advanced assessment, care planning and ongoing clinical management
- Build strong relationships with GPs to support coordinated patient care
- Provide education, guidance and resources to primary healthcare providers
- Advocate for patients and assist with navigating healthcare and support services
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and mentor nursing and clinical staff

Essential Criteria Qualification: Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.

Registration:



AHPRA Selection Criteria

At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience in Drug & Alcohol or any experience deemed appropriate by the public health organisation. Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of patients with substance use disorders. Understanding of trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Experience in providing education and support to healthcare providers, including GPs.

Proven ability to consult, review, and develop, both new and existing policies and procedures within the relevant speciality Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spread sheet applications and clinical information systems Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload and willing to work across the WSLHD Drug Health Services as needed A valid NSW Driver's license to regularly visit healthcare providers

Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 26 July 2026

Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

For inquiries about the role, contact Sudakshina Raychaudhuri on *** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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