Addiction Specialist- Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist

Description

Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Alcohol and Drug Services – Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at:

ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026

What can we offer you:

lReimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

lVISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

lCity living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live inCanberra

lCompetitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

lSalary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

lFlexible working conditions.

Potential total package value of $394,407 to $530,052(Inclusive of additional incentives and allowances) dependent on the level of experience and participation.

Full Time Indicative Base Package Value:$344,407 to $455,052 (Pro Rata part time)

Indicative Base Package inclusive of

lBase Salary $204,936 to $274,696

lSuperannuation (12.5%)

lPrivate Practice Allowance – Scheme A (other scheme's available)

lProfessional development allowances

lOn-call allowance 17.5%

lMobile Phone allowance

lGenerous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum

lAnnual Leave Loading 17.5%

Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

Additional incentives and allowances to the base packageValue:$50,000 to $75,000 Dependent on base level appointed to.

Attraction and Retention Incentive’s (ARIn) available for this position - Subject to meeting eligibility criteria - (pro-rata for part time)

lCore Group Addiction and Drug Services ARIn

lParticipation in 10 weekend days and 10 weekday evenings across one year regardless of fraction.

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About the Role:

Position Overview

Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provides support to youth and adults via inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, justice health facilities and other community settings, including people’s homes. MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focussed and/or harm minimisation approach.

The Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) Team provides a range of treatments for people with alcohol, and other drug issues. ADS specialises in providing information and advice, referral, assessment, and treatment to ACT residents who think they or a family member may have an alcohol and/or other drug issue.

Services include:

lConsultation and Liaison

lOpioid Treatment Services

lCounselling and Treatment Services

lYouth Drug and Alcohol Program

lPolice Court Drug Diversion Services

lWithdrawal Service

lDrug and Alcohol Sentencing List

The successful applicant will have experience in Addiction Psychiatry and or Addiction Medicine and high-level skills relevant to inpatient, consultation liaison and outpatient services. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in the mandatory administrative, governance and training requirements of medical officers within the Division and be willing to work across MHJHADS as needed. Emphasis on recovery focus and person-centred care are essential.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622director.smp@anu.edu.au

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

lHold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

lMeet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)

lUndergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

lComply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

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Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in thePosition Description.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS Website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact CHS MHJHADS Medical Recruitment CHS.MHJHADSMedicalRecruitment@act.gov.au

Job: Senior Medical Officers

Salary Range: 204,936.00 - 274,696.00

Contact Name: : Michelle Paul

Contact Email: : michelle.paul@act.gov.au

Closing Date: : 13/Nov/2026, 12:59:00 PM