Senior Staff Specialist - Addiction Medicine

About the Role

We are excited to present several opportunities for Senior Staff Specialists in Addiction Medicine within the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing harm for individuals with substance use problems, as well as supporting their families, carers, and the wider community.

Key Positions Available

1. Staff Specialist - Addiction Medicine (OTP)
   Temporary Fixed Term (until 30th June 2026), 1.2 FTE

2. Staff Specialist - Addiction Medicine (OTP)
   Permanent Part-Time, 0.6 FTE

3. Staff Specialist - Addiction Medicine (Virtual Care)
   Permanent Part-Time, 0.4 FTE

4. Staff Specialist - Addiction Medicine (MERIT)
   Temporary Fixed Term (until 30th June 2026), 0.1 FTE

Key Responsibilties

As a Senior Staff Specialist in Addiction Medicine, you will provide specialist care across various settings, including community, outpatient, and inpatient environments. This position also offers opportunities to engage in clinical research, with DACS being an active member of the Drug & Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network. You will have the chance to contribute to ongoing projects and mentor addiction medicine and psychiatry trainees. Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical Services
  Provide admitting, diagnostic, outpatient, telehealth, and on-call services.

• Supervision & Education
  Supervise junior medical staff, participate in teaching, and contribute to research.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  Work closely with nursing, allied health professionals, peer support, and Aboriginal health workers.

WHY WORK WITH PARAGON MEDICS?

• Over 20 years of combined doctor recruitment experience across the UK and Australia.
• We remain transparent and open and committed with you at every stage of our journey together.
• We are mental health industry specialists and are committed to raising the standard in specialist health-care recruitment

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have:

• Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent.

For a confidential discussion about this position and/ or to receive a detailed information pack regarding this opportunity please contact Kiran.