SWSLHD - Team Leader (Social Worker Lvl 5, Nurse Manager Gde 3) Assertive Community Management (ACM) Program and Drug Health/Mental Health Care Navigation Team - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ609415 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Pathways
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5, Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration:
Social Worker Level 5: $130,658.00 - $133,835.00 per annum
Nurse Manager Grade 3: $39,661.16 - $142,254.44 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ609415
Application Close Date: 12/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 15/10/2025 – 22/10/2025
Contact Details: Amanda Sykes – 0438 421 718 | Amanda.sykes@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you a motivated and forward-thinking leader, eager to make a difference in the drug and alcohol field?
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to head a multidisciplinary team (MDT) within Drug Health Services, comprising of Clinical Nurse Consultants and other MDT members. The team works closely with clients who have complex care needs, supporting their navigation through the health system.
The Team Leader position is a multi-grade role, suitable for either a Social Worker Level 5 or Nurse Manager Grade 3. It offers a dynamic and rewarding chance to lead a team of highly skilled clinicians in delivering comprehensive assessment, care planning, and system navigation.
What You'll be Doing
The primary purpose of this position is to lead multi-disciplinary teams that provide intensive care coordination to support consumers with chronic and severe substance use issues, and mental health co-morbidities.
This position will provide leadership to the ACM program and the DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Team. These teams provide evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team.
The ACM program and the DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Team target those with chronic and severe drug and alcohol dependence who experience multiple and complex needs. These teams will provide support to assist in the client's stabilisation and reintegration, and where relevant, assist in managing the client's underlying cognitive impairment.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Drug Health Services operates across the South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and interventions for individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and other drug use.
The services include inpatient withdrawal at the 'Corella' unit in Fairfield, the Opioid Treatment Program, outpatient clinics, and specialised teams such as the Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Team and the Youth Service. Recognised for their excellence, SWSLHD Drug Health Services has been a finalist in the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, highlighting their commitment to high-quality care and innovation.
The supportive and multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. With convenient locations at hospitals and community health centres, the service ensures accessible and effective support for the diverse communities in the region.
Working here means being part of a committed team focused on improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on people's lives.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Tertiary qualification as a Registered Social Worker/ Counsellor/Registered Nurse which provides eligibility for membership with a professional organisation and/or current registration with AHPRA where applicable.
- Demonstrated advanced skills and knowledge in triage, assessment, counselling, providing therapeutic interventions and transfer of care planning for drug and alcohol clients.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision to staff and or students.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a multidisciplinary team providing complex psychosocial interventions.
- High level communication skills including the ability to prepare statistical and technical reports.
- Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement initiatives.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
