Team Leader Drug and Alcohol Counselling Services
Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering safe, evidence-based drug and Alcohol care while enhancing service delivery, workforce capability and a positive team culture to support strong client outcomes across Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ656784
Salary per week:
Allied Health Professionals (Level 4) $2,424.83 - $2,483.61
Nurse Unit Manager (Level 1) $2,508.77
Clinical Psychologist $2,177.46 - $2,654.00
Senior Psychologist: $2,375.95 - $2,574.58
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Based at Royal North Shore Hospital, Community Health Centre - Drug and Alcohol Counselling Services
What you'll be doing
The Drug and Alcohol Team Leader ensures consistent high level care that is innovative and evidence based for clients that have drug and/or alcohol issues. The Team Leader provides clinical leadership and support, demonstrating knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the issues that affect individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues. The Team Leader also has a clinical responsibility which involves face-to-face client contact as part of a multi- disciplinary team. The Team Leader supports and promotes client and carer rights in both a clinical context and in service planning capacity.
The promotion of a culture of clinical practice improvement is the responsibility of the Team Leader who will initiate and develop Quality Improvement projects within the drug and alcohol team, and ensure the processes of care are clearly understood.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Relevant qualification in Senior Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counsellor or Nursing with current AHPRA registration. For Social Work, eligibility for membership with AASW and experience as a Level 2 clinician. Clinical Psychologist must hold a Master’s degree or higher. Senior Psychologist with a four year degree in psychology, registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service on the Psychology salary scale.
- Demonstrated experience working with clients with drug and/or alcohol issues and in managing a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated high level of administrative and clinical competency and ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and commitment to facilitate and maintain a safe and effective working environment for both staff and clients, consistent with the requirements of national/area/local policies and procedures, and relevant legislation
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For role related queries or questions contact Marlene Gilbert on marlene.gilbert@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 29 April 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Commencing 8 May 2026
