Team Leader – Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ664894
Applications Close: 01/06/2026
Position Classifications & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Clinical Psychologist: $113,617.00 - $138,482.00 per annum
Senior Psychologist: $123,974.00 - $134,338.00 per annum
Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 4: $126,524.00 - $129,591.00 per annum
Nurse Unit Manager Level 2: $146,423.50 per annum
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, nonjudgemental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
An exciting leadership opportunity is available to join the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS), a specialised program dedicated to supporting patients with complex substance use concerns during pregnancy and throughout early parenting. SUPPS provides care from pregnancy until the child reaches 12 months of age, with the option for former clients to be re-referred up to their child’s fifth birthday.
As the Team Leader, you will play a critical front-line leadership role in the operational management and ongoing development of the SUPPS program. You will oversee the effective day-to-day management of human, physical, and financial resources while ensuring service delivery meets organisational and community needs. The position is also responsible for the preparation and provision of routine management reports, supporting transparency and continuous improvement across the program.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader who is passionate about supporting women, children, and families affected by substance use, and who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
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What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary qualifications and professional registration/membership as follows: (a) Occupational Therapy - minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with Occupational Board of Australia; or (b) Social Work - minimum Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW; or (c) Nursing – minimum Bachelor Degree and Division registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant post graduate qualifications; or (d) Senior Psychologist - a four-year degree in Psychology and general registration with AHPRA with 9 years clinical experience as a Registered Psychologist; or (e) Clinical or Forensic Psychologist – Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology and/or Forensic Psychology plus full registration as a Psychologist and endorsed to practice as a Clinical Psychologist and/or Forensic Psychologist with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated extensive understanding of current principles, policies and practices that are relevant to working with pregnant women and their children within a Drug and Alcohol treatment service including both hospital and outpatient health settings.
- Extensive clinical experience working in a counselling role within a counselling service that is primarily focused on the needs of pregnant women and their children such as Drug and Alcohol, Mental Health, Women's Health, Child Protection or Child and Family Gealth services.
- Demonstrated experience in frontline leadership including implementing interagency programs, developing referral pathways, communicating effectively with a range of service providers, promoting systems change and delivering outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience including the ability to work collaboratively with patients when developing and reviewing care plans, conflict resolutions skills, advocacy and negotiation skills and escalation of issues to line managers.
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations and a willingness to work within a medically informed multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience with using advanced reasoning skills including the preparation of high quality written and oral reports. This includes experience with using patient/client electronic record systems and other office-based computer applications.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact James Brown on James.Brown1@health.nsw.gov.au
