Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) – Emergency Department – Drug and Alcohol Service

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

$143,574.55 - $146,512.20 per annum+ 12% super & salary packaging | Various Permanent positions available | Wollongong Hospital | REQ | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 | Applications close: 14 Oct 2026

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

This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive Drug & Alcohol assessments in collaboration with mental health clinicians and providing integrated discharge planning for complex patients and carers with a Dual Diagnosis. This role involves working alongside mental health clinicians / peer workers and community stakeholders across mental health, drug and alcohol and general health to ensure coordinated care and support are in place before discharge, with the aim to improve patient outcomes.

The D&A; CNC1 is a clinical expert who leads the delivery of evidence-based clinical practice, provides education and management guidance to health care professionals, contributes to research and provides professional leadership.

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

A little about us.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) teamwork 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.

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

Essential Requirements

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Current NSW Driver's License.
- At least 5 years full time post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing qualifications relevant to Drug & Alcohol, or other qualifications deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.

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 setting 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 safe, 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.

Need more information or help applying?

- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Ann Camilleri at *************@health.nsw.gov.au

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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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) – Emergency Department – Drug and AlcoholService (City of Wollongong)
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