Social Worker Lvl 3 - SUPPS - Targeted

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day. 
 

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2029
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ655588
Location: East Maitland Community Health Service and surrounding areas

Who are we?

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.  
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Service delivers evidence-based, person-centred care using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. The team works collaboratively to support individuals and families with a focus on engagement, harm minimisation and improved health outcomes. This role is based at Maitland Hospital, with outreach across surrounding areas.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will be responsible for implementing interventions and providing support to individuals seeking assistance with substance use and focus on minimising the risk of harm. You will be responsible for undertaking assessments and providing individualised and holistic care based on the assessment results, addressing the diverse physical, emotional and social aspects of each person’s journey. Working alongside your fellow team members, you will use your high level of clinical skills to manage day to day tasks and tackle complicated challenges that may arise.

SUPPS clinicians focus on family strengths and use a trauma informed approach to address risks and better support families. You will manage complex clinical presentations as they arise, coordinate referrals to appropriate services, support engagement with antenatal care, and develop care plans in consultation with clients, families and the multidisciplinary team.

A social worker position in the drug and alcohol clinical services sector offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work.
 

Criteria

You are an experienced Social Worker with strong clinical judgement and well-developed assessment and decision-making skills. You are confident in managing complex and sensitive situations and bring a professional, non-judgemental approach to your work. You build trust and rapport with clients, families and colleagues, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

You demonstrate the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries while working in a compassionate and person-centred way and are committed to delivering high quality care that supports positive outcomes for individuals and families.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: 

• University qualifications in Social Work with evidence of three years full time clinical experience in a hospital or health field as a practicing Social Worker at Level 3 or above (Drug and Alcohol experience advantageous) and membership (or eligibility) with the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW).

• Current unrestricted driver's license and understanding role will include travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances and working from several service sites across the Lower and Upper Hunter sector

• Demonstrated ability to use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, having a comprehensive understanding and/ or demonstrated social work experience in the social and emotional needs of clients with Drug and Alcohol issues, including clinical response and care planning

• Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences

Our benefits: 

• A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care 

• Engaging and intellectually stimulating work 

• A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves 

• A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals 

• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 

• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

More Information
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  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tara Checkley on Tara.Checkley@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Monday11th May 2026 Midnight

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.  

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