MLHD - Drug and Alcohol Support Worker - Wagga Wagga

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2026)
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $50,336.67- $100,547.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ531514
Applications Close: 29 November 2024
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.

We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.

And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!

There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)

Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.

About Your 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.

The DASW will 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.

The scope of practice of DASW will differ and is determined by the Team Manager, based on individual support workers relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

The DASW will undertake a range of duties to support other clinicians and consumer care

The DASW will also be required to undertake quality improvement activities conducted within the clinical setting and will be required to work according to NSW Health and MLHD policies, procedures and standards.

Services may be provided in a variety of community settings and are reliant on the ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships with colleagues, community groups and partner organisations.

The DASW is also required to 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.

This position is open to the following classifications, as per PD: Allied Health Assistants, Assist In Nursing, Health Education Officer - Graduate / Non Graduate.

Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD

Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Pauline Kelly, Team Manager - Community Mental Health on 02 5943 4400 or Pauline.Kelly@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.