Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Staff Specialist

Remuneration: $278,355 - $343,496

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ692597

Applications Close: Monday 12 October 2026

What you'll be doing The staff specialist will provide clinical leadership and expertise across a range of substance use disorders and including assessment, pharmacotherapy, withdrawal management, Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting, relapse prevention, referral and consultation with key treatment providers (including GP's).

The Staff Specialist will work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide care using a range of technologies including videoconferencing. They will provide contemporary comprehensive specialist services for optimal patient outcomes, conduct high quality training to clinicians across multiple disciplines, and be involved in continuous quality improvement, research and evaluation.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.





All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

Apply via eCredential –Click here

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential

NOTE: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.

Need more information?

- For role related queries or questions contact Anthony Gill on [email protected]
- For assistance with eCredential contact District Coordinator Senior Medical Recruitment via email [email protected]
- Mid North Coast LHD is committed to implementing the child protected standards.

📌 Staff Specialist - Addiction Medicine - D&A Service - Apply via eCredential (Coffs Harbour)
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