Nurse Educator (Grade 2) - Drug and Alcohol
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 2
Remuneration: $145,056 - $147,952 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Education
Requisition ID: REQ662806
Sydney Local Health District is seeking an experienced Nurse Educator to lead Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) clinical education across the district. This role provides high‑level leadership in coordinating training, supporting statewide initiatives, and strengthening workforce capability in AOD care.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to deliver high quality education and training initiatives to the staff of SLHD to ensure that they have the skills required to deliver or support the delivery of high-quality patient and family centered care. The primary focus of this position will be the development and delivery of education in the Clinical Practice and Safety portfolio. This position supports the delivery of the Sydney Education Strategic Plan.
The Educator will deliver evidence‑based education to both specialist Drug Health Services and non‑AOD clinical teams, supporting consistent, high‑quality care across SLHD. Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing NSW Health AOD Clinical Care Standards and workforce development packages.
- Delivering education across specialist services including Youth DHS and SUPPS.
- Designing and evaluating district‑wide programs such as the AOD Masterclass and Virtual Education Series.
- Building capability in managing comorbid AOD, mental health, and physical health conditions.
Sydney Education is the education and training service for SLHD. Sydney Education provides a wide range of development opportunities to both the clinical and non-clinical workforce. Our broad portfolios include: Professional Practice, Clinical Practice and Safety, Transition to Practice, Education Support Services, Patient and Family Experience and Medical Education.
Sydney Education is also a major delivery site of the NSW Health RTO and provide a wide range of nationally recognised vocational education and training programs and qualifications.
This is an opportunity to lead meaningful improvement in AOD care and support safer, more consistent clinical practice across SLHD.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
- Commitment to professional development of self and others including reflective practice and the ability to identify areas for growth.
- Advanced clinical experience in AOD nursing.
- Capability in clinical education design, delivery, and evaluation.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
- Commitment to person‑centred, trauma‑informed, evidence‑based practice.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004)
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Maria Brien on 0476 641 521 or via email at Maria.Brien1@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 30 May 2026
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