NBMLHD - Staff Specialist - Addiction Medicine - Medical Lead - Lifespan - D&A - up to 1.0FTE - Apply via eCredential

Selection Criteria

1. Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current Drivers Licence of Class C or higher.
2. Possession of the Fellowship of the Chapter of Addiction Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FAChAM), or equivalent, as provided for in the prevailing Staff Specialists (State) Award (NSW) and eligibility for credentialling within the scope of practice of Addiction Medicine, as required for the position. Where possible, evidence of eligibility for an additional extended scope of practice relevant to the position will be highly regarded. 
3. Evidence of extensive and broad clinical experience in the field of Addiction Medicine, including contemporary approaches in the addiction field.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards. 
5. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behavior to junior medical staff and high level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
6. Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence-based best practice as well as familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.  
   
    

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and the Staff Specialists (State) Award 2022 (NSW).

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2018_009.pdf

To see a full position description, please click   HERE

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. 

Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

We respectfully request no agencies apply

Enquiries

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Karen Fisher, Clinical Director, NBMLHD Drug and Alcohol Service, at karen.fisher1@health.nsw.gov.au, or at 4734 3331.