EMPLOYMENT

About the role In this role, provide advanced care and specialist drug and alcohol services, lead clinical practice, support clients with complex needs, and contribute to harm-minimisation, quality improvement, education, and research. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver advanced assessment, planning, and care for complex clients. * Lead and support nursing staff to ensure safe, best-practice care. * Provide specialist programs including Opioid Treatment, NSP and Drug Diversion. * Assist with education, supervision and development of nursing staff and students. * Apply evidence-based care and support audits and research. * Use advanced critical thinking to manage complex situations. * Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety and confidentiality. Working with us * For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,500. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$10,500 and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,000. * 12.75% employer superannuation contribution. * Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual. * Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available. In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (inc. spouse/dependents) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave; of which we offer 5 weeks p.a. with a 17.5% loading/bonus. Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs. Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences. We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months. Requirements * Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. * C Class Motor Vehicle Licence. * Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks. * This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis. * A period of probation may apply. About North West Hospital and Health Service / About the Unit The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all. MHAODS delivers mental health and substance-use support across North West Queensland. AODS provides specialised alcohol and drug services, offering assessment, counselling, case management, education, pharmacotherapy, and harm-reduction programs to individuals, families, and communities. Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation. Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100 Applications close: Tuesday 16 December 2025