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Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging + more.Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (56 weeks)Position Classification:Aboriginal Hlth WorkerRemuneration:$65,012 - $93,971 per annumHours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ659904Positions available at Tweed Valley Hospital and Grafton Base HospitalJoin the vibrant and professional team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities.The alcohol and other drugs workforce work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We are a team as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.About the roleProviding flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal clients and the community through the Alcohol and Other Drugs Service. The key purpose is to achieve better health outcomes and improve access to health services for Aboriginal people.We are the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. We listen to understand, not label.About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.Relocating to the region?The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceJoin our team and youll enjoy:Salary packaging and novated leasing increase your take-home payFitness discounts focus on your health and wellbeingGrowth access to professional and personal developmentTeam culture work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforceNeed more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Shannon White onJoin the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 14 May 2026NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.For help with your application to this role visitStepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please seewww.homeaffairs.gov.au.An applicant''s race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.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(PD2024_015).You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook#mhaod #aboriginalhealth