EMPLOYMENT

About the role As an AODS clinician, you will deliver client-centred, culturally responsive care and support a wide range of community programs that promote safer, healthier lifestyles. Key responsibilities: * Deliver evidence-based assessment, counselling, and harm-minimisation support. * Manage a varied caseload with high-quality, professional documentation. * Lead community engagement, education, and group programs that promote safer choices. * Contribute to key AOD programs including Pharmacotherapy, NSP, and Diversion services. * Provide early intervention for clients diverted from the justice system. * Work collaboratively with government and community partners through consultation liaison. * Mentor students and early-career clinicians through supportive supervision. * Help shape service improvement, planning, and quality initiatives. * Build strong, respectful relationships with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and CALD communities. Working with us * Rural and Remote incentive:Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f. * Annual Leave and Sick leave accrual 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. Requirements * Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. * 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. * Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. * A period of probation may apply. About North West Hospital and Health Service 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. Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation. Contact: Ruth Dewar on 07 4744 9100 Applications close: Friday 12 December 2025