Drug and Alcohol Support Worker

Drug and Alcohol Support Worker

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual who is ready for a new adventure.      

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.    

Our benefits:

• A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care

• Engaging and intellectually stimulating work

• A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves

• A position dedicated to empowering others

• Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support 

About the 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.

Your responsibilities will include.

• 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.
• Scope of practice of DASW will differ and is determined by the Team Manager, based on individual support workers relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
• Undertake a range of duties to support other clinicians and consumer care
• 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.
•  Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Employment Type:  Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2026) 
Position Classification: Health Education Officer (Grad/Non Grad)   
Remuneration: $64,985.00 - $ 108,229.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ635489

Why Join Us

• Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
• Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
• Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant qualification in Health and/or Social Care or working towards same
• Experience working in a care giving role in a hospital or in a community setting
• Good time management skills 
• Passion for helping others 
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel.

More information:

1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Sharlene Brown, Mental Health Inpatient Manager/MHECS/DON MHDA on 02 5943 1700 or Sharlene.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications Close: 5 March 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.