Senior Forensic Drug and Alcohol Social Worker
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- Social Worker
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- REQ646412 Requisition #
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- 23 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ646412
Application Close: 19/03/2026
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, non-judgmental 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.
Join a team where your leadership can genuinely change lives. The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is looking for a senior clinician who can support the Team Leader of the Forensic Drug & Alcohol Service and help shape the future of this specialised program. You’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering the MERIT and Drug Court programs, providing people in contact with the justice system a chance to engage in treatment and rebuild their lives. Your role will combine hands‑on clinical work with meaningful leadership, including evidence‑based assessments, case management and counselling, as well as supervision and support for staff delivering forensic drug and alcohol services. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role where your expertise, compassion and initiative will directly strengthen service quality and improve outcomes for patients and the broader community.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in a specialised, high‑impact service, apply now and help strengthen a team that changes lives every day.
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.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and clinical experience as follows: Social Work – minimum bachelor’s degree and eligibility for membership of AASW.
- Demonstrated extensive clinical experience managing complex client groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills and the provision of evidence-based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
- Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a wide range of service providers and a well-developed understanding of the interface between services, with a particular focus on the Criminal Justice System.
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team with minimal direct clinical supervision. In addition, demonstrated capacity to act as an independent consultant in the specialty area of social work in addiction.
- Evidence of an advanced level of verbal/written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these skills to contribute to the Forensic Drug & Alcohol Team ongoing evaluation, monitoring and enhancement of service delivery. This includes the preparation of high quality written and oral clinical and operational reports.
- High level of computer literacy and ability to use a range of software programs for the purpose of record keeping, data collection, and working from mobile locations using Microsoft Teams.
- Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Current driver’s license (NSW eligibility) and the willingness to travel for work purposes.
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?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Coaster-Garton on Lisa.CoasterGarton@health.nsw.gov.au
