Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker
Drug and Alcohol Peer Worker
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual who is ready for a new adventure.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
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
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About the role:
The Drug and Alcohol Support Worker (DASW) works within the Community Mental Health/ Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) team to completely deliver Drug and Alcohol and social care, to people experiencing substance use issues.
Your responsibilities will include.
Work alongside other clinicians in providing a recovery focused, person centred Drug and Alcohol services for people experiencing substance use issues, their families and carers.
Scope of practice of DASW will differ and is determined by the Team Manager, based on individual support workers relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Undertake a range of duties to support other clinicians and consumer care
Observe and monitor the wellbeing of consumers when undertaking wellbeing activities, ensuring that any physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly escalated and documented as appropriate.
Employment Type: Temporary Full/Part Time (until 30 June 2026)
Position classification: Health Education Officer Grad / Non-Grad
Renumeration: $64,985.00 - $108,229.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ641141
Location: Deniliquin
Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
What We’re Looking For
Relevant qualification in Health and/or Social Care or working towards same
Good time management skills
Passion for helping others
Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.
More information:
1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Laura Hand-Ross, Community Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Team Manager on 03 5880 2100 or Laura.HandRoss@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications Close: 14 March 2026
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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