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Western Sydney Local Health District Permanent Up to 1.8 FTE Staff Specialist Drug Health Service

Drug Health in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides services to individuals with substance use disorders, to their families and significant others and to community organisations.

GP Position | Full time | NSW Page viewed: times Posted: 27/05/2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position(s) in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).  

Services are offered across the continuum of care from population health and prevention and community-based assessment to outpatient and inpatient treatment in tertiary referral hospitals with input from multiple disciplines, including medical, nursing and allied health (psychology and other) teams.   Drug Health is built on the principle of “no wrong door”. Patients are often complex with comorbid conditions that include mental illness, liver disease, (including chronic hepatitis C infection), cognitive impairment and other complications. Services provide an integrated model of car – a “one stop shop” approach.

Drug Health is closely linked with gastroenterology, clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and psychiatry departments to provide seamless patient journeys.   Drug Health research is part of the Westmead research hub and is linked to the Westmead Millennium Institute to enable a full spectrum of research and translational opportunities.           

Applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within six months, may be considered. If successful, the applicant may not be subsequently eligible to commence their appointment until after the relevant qualifications and requirements are formally completed.

Successful applicants may be offered a conjoint university appointment within the Faculty of Medicine at the relevant University attached to each facility. 

The Position Description and full details, can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.  

To apply for this position, please complete an online application via the web address below:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=8e5f8f52-6570-491e-95b1-78595027eaef

Applications must be received by 5pm before the advertised closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 22 JUNE 2026

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