Provisional Psychologist - Recent Graduate - Transition to Practice - Drug and Alcohol Service

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day and make a difference in the lives of our local community.

$83,670.00 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | TemporaryFull Time until February 2028 (Will commence February 2027) | Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS) | REQ704193 | Grade: Psychologist | Applications close: 22 November 2026

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

The Drug & Alcohol Service provides safe, compassionate, person centred care to clients and their family/carers impacted by Drug or Alcohol. Through the provision of evidence-based interventions, we aim to achieve optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The transition to practice provisional psychologist completes a variety of clinical placement experiences while receiving on site supervision for professional guidance. The experiences and knowledge learnt will allow the clinician to develop and demonstrate competencies required for general registration.

Note: It is the responsibility of the provision psychologist to arrange an offsite principal supervisor.

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

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary position until February 2028.

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

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 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 Daniel Pekin-Stores on ***************@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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📌 Provisional Psychologist - New Graduate - Transition to Practice - Drug and Alcohol Service (Wollongong)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Wollongong