Drug & Alcohol Peer Worker
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 30 Jun 2026)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad / Non-Grad
Remuneration: $60,373.00 – 100,547.00 pa. (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 18 November 2024 – 11:59pm
Drug & Alcohol Peer Worker
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Dubbo
About the role
The Dubbo Drug & Alcohol Team are passionate about working with clients D&A problems. The team has four programs – MERIT and Drug Court, Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting program and psychosocial program. MERIT/Drug court have 6 staff; SUPPPS have 1.5 staff and psychosocial (counselling) team have 4 staff based in Dubbo, 1 staff based at Coonabarabran, 1 staff based at Lightning Ridge and 1 staff based in Bourke.
Supporting people accessing Community Drug and Alcohol services by promoting collaborative decision making, engagement, choice and empowerment in their individual treatment and recovery.
Working with clients and staff to facilitate the best possible outcomes for our client group.
Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team to implement effective and planned peer support activities, this could be running peer led groups. Community Drug and Alcohol Multidisciplinary team, Community services including NGO’S
Participate in reflective practice, including active involvement in regular peer supervision, to ensure own continuous professional practice improvement and development. Participate at regular forums, committee meetings, staff in-service days, drug and alcohol workshops and working parties, as appropriate and requested. Where approved, contribute to the education of others, including health professionals, in the development and delivery of a range of training/education to colleagues and the wider community about issues affecting people accessing drug and alcohol services.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor, Team Leader Community Drug & Alcohol Programs Dubbo & Region on (02) 6881 4008 or at Jenny.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
