Allied Health Clinical Lead

Lead with purpose and shape the future of Drug & Alcohol services across Hunter New England through expert clinical leadership, mentorship and meaningful impact.

Remuneration: $123,974 - $152,992 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 5, Occupational Therapist Level 5, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 5
Requisition ID: REQ656794
Applications Close: Sunday 31st May 2026

Where you’ll be working:

An exciting leadership opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Allied Health professional to join our Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) team as the Allied Health Clinical Lead. This position is based in Newcastle and will provide leadership to our DACS services across the Hunter New England region. You will support, lead and role model professionalism and provide expert advice to fellow colleagues.

About the role:

This team is committed to providing high-quality drug and alcohol services to a diverse, and often vulnerable, population. To participate in ensuring this team is moving towards that goal, you will contribute by providing high level of expertise and clinical advice to others, as well as mentoring colleagues on clinical care standards and professional growth. You will also be required to contribute to the review and the development of policies and procedures.

You will be supported by senior leaders within DACS, including the Director and District Manager. Professional development is encouraged, and you will have support to access ongoing education as well as opportunities to collaborate with others.

About you:

Our ideal candidate will:
 

• Prioritise workloads and manage expectations of their role

• Provide exceptional leadership to service managers and allied health staff

• Be capable of identifying opportunities for improvements

• Effectively communicate clinical care standards and ensure they are being met

Requirements:

• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; OR must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and registered with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist (or eligible for same); OR must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; OR be a fully registered psychologist with AHPRA with a Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or other recognised clinical area in psychology deemed relevant to the position (or eligible for same).
• Eligibility to drive in NSW.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

 
How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Extensive experience in providing allied health services relevant to drug and alcohol patients/clients with complex clinical presentations.
2. Senior management/leadership experience in a health care setting including initiating, leading, completing and disseminating quality improvement, service evaluation processes and research activities.
3. Demonstrated leadership skills and the capability to contribute both at a strategic and operational level to the development of the service.

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Yvonne Patricks on Yvonne.Patricks@health.nsw.gov.au