Peer Support Worker - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services

Empowering clients through partnerships, guidance, and advocacy - fostering support for those overcoming alcohol and drug dependence challenges

Remuneration: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ548011
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd February 2025

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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

 
About the role:

Your typical day would consist of liaising with clients to facilitate and build effective partnerships with other health workers, including the Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) Team. You will be expected to provide guidance, support and knowledge in terms of education, as well as assistance with accessing services to support clients with alcohol and other drugs dependence challenges. You will also have a level of responsibility to represent clients’ voices and provide advice on how best to proceed with the implementation of ideas.

The successful applicant with work closely with their Line Manager, as well as other members of the DACS Team, which consists of Administration and Allied Health professionals.

Where you’ll be working:

This position will be located at James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle, in the Hunter Valley region. With Newcastle beach in close proximity, a nice walk along the Esplanade or some fresh air on your lunch break is an opportunity that you can’t pass up! As a part of the DACS teams, you will be joining a team of passionate professionals that work within the sector to provide treatment services for those who are dependent on alcohol and other drugs.

About You:

As a Support Worker, you will have a unique skill set of lived experiences that will help you foster and connect with clientele due to shared experiences. You will be understanding and approachable with a non-judgemental nature, and be capable of working within a multidisciplinary team to advocate for DACS clients’ best interests.

Requirements:

• Must have a direct experience of Drug and Alcohol treatment Services across different types of substance use treatment.
• Holding a current driver's licence valid in Australia would be highly regarded.

 
Additional Information:
 

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Kellie Collinson on Kellie.Collinson@health.nsw.gov.au