Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) - Assertive Community Outreach Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 Remuneration: $143,574 - $146,512 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation Located in: Croydon Health Centre Requisition ID: REQ695871 About the Role The Assertive Community Outreach Team (ACOT) is a specialist outreach service that provides short-term, intensive support (up to 12 weeks) to adults with alcohol and other drug use issues who are experiencing barriers to accessing treatment and have limited support networks. The primary aim of the service is to stabilise clients and establish sustainable treatment and support pathways. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in the Assertive Community Outreach Team (ACOT) will provide advanced clinical leadership, specialist assessment and care coordination for people with complex alcohol and other drug issues who may have difficulty engaging with traditional services. The role involves comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, advocacy, referral and linkage to health and community services, addressing barriers to service access, and supporting clients experiencing challenges such as homelessness, mental health concerns, domestic and family violence, child protection issues, legal matters, NDIS access, and other complex health and social needs. The CNC will work collaboratively across health and community sectors, provide clinical consultation and support to multidisciplinary staff, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Practice is grounded in harm minimisation, trauma-informed care and person-centred principles to improve engagement, access to care and health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The position works within a multidisciplinary team framework alongside Social Workers who all contribute collectively to client care, participate and collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders across Sydney Local Health District and the community sector. Clinical work is delivered on an outreach basis across the SLHD catchment and therefore requires regular travel throughout the district. For more information, view the Position Description. Ideal Candidate Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience. Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate. Leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Has the ability to work full-time - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Currently holds a valid NSW driver's licence (P1 and P2 licence acceptable) as travel is required throughout the District. Previous applicants need not apply. Benefits and Perks: Monthly Accrued Day Off. Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations! Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading. Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus. Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education. Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families. Annual influenza vaccination on us! Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health 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 (PD2026_004). SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https:--www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au-. Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us. To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn. For enquiries, please contact Jeanette Wong via email at Jeanette.Wong@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! Applications Close: 4 October 2026 For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.