• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Drug & Alcohol Services SA Clinical Services, Stepney
• Salary: $204,100-$268,932 - MD2 - Full Time / Ongoing Appointment

Consultant Specialist in Addiction Medicine for Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA). 

This position seeks to employ a Medical Specialist with FAChAM who can provide Consultant medical services for patients referred to DASSA’s inpatient, outpatient and Telehealth services. The role offers much opportunity for engagement within a multidisciplinary care team, high level clinical work and teaching. The role also requires some engagement in clinical supervision of other medical staff, quality assurance and research activity. This position also offers excellent opportunity for private practice. DASSA is the lead Alcohol & Drug specialist service provider within SA and employs over 200 staff state-wide. DASSA is engaged in many research projects, is affiliated with Adelaide and Flinders University’s and also is a WHO Collaborating Centre. 

Demonstrating clinical experience in a multidisciplinary setting, you will be capable of working with clients presenting difficult management problems and a wide range of personal problems. Past experience in the provision of education and training services to medical practitioners and other health service providers from a range of sectors, community and hospital based health services will hold you in good stead for this role. 

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 661475 

  661475 - Consultant / Senior Consultant Addiction Medicine - Job Pack.pdf

Ongoing position available from 2019. 

Application close: 31 August 2018.

Contact details: 
A/Prof. Mike McDonough 
91 Magill Road, Stepney SA 5069 
08-7425 5120 
mike.mcdonough@sa.gov.au