Drug & Alcohol Intake Clinician

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2

Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $111,427.34 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 18 June 2026 – 11:59pm

Drug & Alcohol Intake Clinician

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Bloomfield

About the role

The Drug and Alcohol Intake Clinician, is responsible for providing a centralised first point of contact, including telephone and face to face, information and referral service for Drug and Alcohol Services within Western NSW Local Health District, for clients seeking assistance with substance use problems.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, working closely with the whole MDT as well as working closely with clinicians from Mental Health Drug and Alcohol as well as several NGO’s, other health agencies, and local GP’s.

The teams within WNSWLHD includes, Social Workers, Psychologists, Health Clinician, Nurses, Addiction Medicine Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Clinical Leads

The hours of the service are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm excluding public holidays.

You will be provided with orientation to the role, opportunity to undertake training relative to the role.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience

To apply for this role

• Click ‘Apply’

• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

• Upload your current resume

• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Kasey Evans, A/ NUM Drug & Alcohol Services on 02 6369 4829 or at ***email_hidden*** for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD