Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Part Time (18 weeks)
Position Classification: Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1/2, Counsellor Lvl 1/2
Remuneration: $98,936 - $113,301 per annum, pro rata - dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ690165

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a agile workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About the role

An opportunity exists for a counsellor to join the Alcohol and Other Drugs team in beautiful Byron Bay. Working to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on people, by providing and maintaining a high standard of individualised client care through the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service for patients accessing the service.

The alcohol and other drugs for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label.

We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.





You care. We care.

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

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Join our team and you'll enjoy:

Salary packaging and novated leasing - increase your take-home pay

Fitness discounts - focus on your health and wellbeing

Growth - access to professional and personal development

Team culture - work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment

Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Agnew on [email protected]

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Applications Close: 15 September 2026

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

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📌 Counsellor, Alcohol & Other Drugs - Byron Bay
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Byron Bay