Description
Permanent Part-time, 64 hrs per fortnight
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS)
Pro rata remuneration package up to $132,567 p.a. (full-time equivalent) + benefits
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a dedicated Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician to join our dynamic ATODS team within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Make a meaningful impact by delivering outreach services and evidence-based interventions across Townsville—including North Ward, Kirwan, Vincent, and surrounding areas.
You’ll work closely with consumers engaged with Queensland Corrective Services, the Queensland Opioid Treatment Program (QOTP), and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. If you’re passionate about harm minimisation, culturally safe care, and community outreach, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the ATODS team, you will:
- Deliver outreach clinical services including intake, assessment, counselling, and case management
- Apply clinical judgement to complex cases under supervision
- Contribute to the development of clinical practices and protocols
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Provide evidence-based therapy aligned with QOTP guidelines for individuals, families, and groups
- Promote inter-sectoral collaboration and health promotion strategies
What’s On Offer?
Permanent part-time position — 64 hours per fortnight
- Pro rata remuneration up to $132,567 p.a. (FTE), including:
*Base salary
*12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% recreational leave loading
- Generous leave entitlements
- Salary packaging options to boost take-home pay
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Professional development allowance
- Supportive team culture
What You’ll Need
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with AHPRA
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
- A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally safe care
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dedicated team committed to harm minimisation and culturally safe care
- Deliver meaningful outreach services that support vulnerable and diverse communities
- Enjoy professional autonomy while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Benefit from ongoing supervision, training, and career development opportunities
- Live and work in beautiful Townsville—where coastal lifestyle meets career growth
- Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use
Why Townsville?
Townsville offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable living, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island. With a thriving health and research sector, strong community spirit, and year-round sunshine, it’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything North Queensland has to offer.
Join us and help shape the future of alcohol and other drugs support in our community.
Enquiries: Fiona Layton-Rick on 07 4433 9600 / Fiona.Layton-Rick@health.qld.gov.au
Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV668307
Applications close: Monday, 5 January 2026
