Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ688540
Applications Close: 13/09/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Clinical Psychologist: $118,162.00 – $144,021.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $128,933.00 – $139,712.00 per annum
Occupational Therapist or Social Worker Level 4: $131,585.00 – $134,775.00 per annum
Nurse Unit Manager Level 2: $150,816.93 per annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
Are you a passionate and experienced leader looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people? The Nepean Adolescent Service is seeking a Team Leader (Youth Drug & Alcohol) to play a pivotal role in the operational leadership, service development, and ongoing growth of community-based youth drug and alcohol services across the district.
In this rewarding leadership position, you will provide frontline operational management and support to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to young people experiencing drug and alcohol concerns. You will foster a culture of professional development and clinical excellence by ensuring clinicians engage in regular clinical supervision and review sessions, while also promoting best practice clinical service delivery.
A key focus of the role is driving innovation and service development. You will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of new programs and models of care, enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of community-based youth drug and alcohol services. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will strengthen referral pathways between Drug & Alcohol Services and a broad network of youth service providers across the NBMLHD region, ensuring young people can access the support they need when they need it.
now and lead the delivery of innovative, life-changing services that empower young people to achieve healthier futures.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
