Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position(s) in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
Drug Health in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides services to individuals with substance use disorders, to their families and significant others and to community organisations. Services are offered across the continuum of care from population health and prevention and community-based assessment to outpatient and inpatient treatment in tertiary referral hospitals with input from multiple disciplines, including medical, nursing and allied health (psychology and other) teams.
Drug Health is built on the principle of “no wrong door”. Patients are often complex with comorbid conditions that include mental illness, liver disease, (including chronic hepatitis C infection), cognitive impairment and other complications. Services provide an integrated model of car – a “one stop shop” approach.
Services provided by Drug Health include:
- Centralised intake assessment
- Inpatient treatment & inpatient consultation liaison
- Outpatients’ withdrawal management and maintenance/chronic care programs
- Alcohol / Opioid / Stimulant / Cannabis treatment programs
- Hepatitis C & other BBV treatment
- Fibroscan screening
- Addiction psychiatry and Psychology services
- Cognitive screening
- Neuropsychology assessment
- Community counselling
- General practitioner and pharmacy liaison
- Drug Use in Pregnancy services
- Forensic services – Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) program and Adult Drug Court
- Other multi-disciplinary teams: Assertive case Management (ACMT) and Substance use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS)
Drug Health is closely linked with gastroenterology, clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and psychiatry departments to provide seamless patient journeys.
Drug Health research is part of the Westmead research hub and is linked to the Westmead Millennium Institute to enable a full spectrum of research and translational opportunities.
Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months, may be considered. If successful, the applicant may not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.
Successful applicants may be offered a conjoint university appointment within the Faculty of Medicine at the relevant University attached to each facility. The level of academic appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications, experience and scholarship and will be held only during the tenure of the Western Sydney Local Health District appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to the District for clinical matters.
Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Selection Criteria
1. Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.
2. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.
3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:
o Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
o Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
o Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
5. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:
o Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.
o Commitment to self -care and personal development.
o Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
o Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
o Results and outcome focused.
6. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.
7. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.
Working With Children Check
Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check
The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.
To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:
https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=8e5f8f52-6570-491e-95b1-78595027eaef
Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 22 JUNE 2026
CONTACT
Dr Robert Graham
98403888
Robert.Graham@health.nsw.gov.au
Dr Thao Lam
98403888
If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: WSLHD-SMADR@health.nsw.gov.au
