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Contact Centre Clinician - St Vincent\'s Public Hospital, Sydney


Company : NSW Government


Location : Sydney, New south wales


Created : 2026-05-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role Title: Contact Centre ClinicianRole Type: Max Term, Part time (19hrs per week) until June 2026 with the potential to extendRole Grade: (Social Worker 1/2, Counsellor 1/2, Registered Nurse 2-8)Department and Location: Alcohol and Drug Contact Centre, St Vincent''s Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $74,317.94 - $108,986.24 per annum (pro rata) + super and salary packagingBetter and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincent''s Health Australia, Australia''s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About the RoleDeliver high-quality, person-centred counselling, brief interventions, and bio-psycho-social assessments for people who use alcohol and other drugs, and concerned others, via telephone, webchat and other contact centre modalities, as part of a rotating 24/7 roster (including nights, weekends and public holidays).Provide health education, harm minimisation advice, and evidence-based support, including advocacy, negotiation or mediation on behalf of callers when required, and coordinate referrals to internal and external service providers to ensure continuity of care.Liaise with external agencies, represent the service at community events, maintain service directory information, and deliver outreach education relating to drug and alcohol issues to other service providers and community groups.Maintain accurate, confidential electronic records and data to support continuity of care for repeat callers, meet compliance requirements, and contribute to improved service delivery and population health insights.Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, clinical review, training, policy and procedure development, and ongoing professional development to enhance capability and maintain contemporary practice.Contribute to broader Alcohol and Drug Service priorities, including participation in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and, where required, facilitation of therapeutic group programs as part of multidisciplinary service delivery.Work on a 24/7 rotating roster with some flexible hybrid shift options.About YouRelevant tertiary qualifications in nursing, counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field, with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.Demonstrated relevant clinical alcohol and drug experience including assessment, brief intervention, and counselling of clients with substance use problems and co-existing mental health issues.Demonstrated understanding of contemporary approaches to alcohol and drug treatment, including harm reduction, person-centred and strengths-based approaches.Ability to identify clients'' specific needs and provide the appropriate assessments, interventions, and approaches for an effective solution.Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills (including via telephone and typing), highly developed interpersonal skills, and a minimum typing speed of 40 WPM.High-level computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and previous experience with electronic patient record systems.Why Work at St Vincent''s?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program to make a proportion of your salary tax-freeFinancial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveAbout the Hospital:In this role, you will be based at St Vincent''s Hospital, Darlinghurst supporting a rotating 24/7 roster, including night shifts, weekends and public holidays.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries, and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional healthPre-employment Checks:Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal Opportunity:We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to Apply:The closing date for applications is 12th May 2026. As screening will take place throughout the advertising period, we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the About You and address each of the criteria.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agenciesFor more information and to apply, please click here.