Drug and Alcohol Clinical Psychologist

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ667438

Occupation

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Wollongong & The South Coast

Salary Information

$113617 - $138482

Closing date

21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

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

$113,617 – $138,482 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Whole Family Team, Nowra | REQ667438

| Applications close: 21 June 2026

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

The ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service deliver a range of treatment and support services for people encountering problems with their alcohol or substance use and their families and carers.

The ISLHD Whole Family Team provides high quality care to families to ensure the provision of evidence based interventions and optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The Whole Family Team provides specialist clinical drug and alcohol and mental health services to families where there are also existing child protection concerns. These complex families often have co-occurring drug and alcohol and mental health issues, domestic violence, social disadvantage and other physical health and social issues.

The Whole Family Team Drug and Alcohol Clinical Psychologist works intensively and assertively with families to assist in managing their mental health and drug and alcohol issues and developing the skills necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their children.

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

A little about us.

In the Shoalhaven, ISLHD operates three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

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

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

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

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 Cheryl Laidlaw on ***email_hidden***

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.