Social Worker - Virtual Drug & Alcohol
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- Social Worker
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- REQ570236 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 26/6/2026)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 May 2025 – 11:59pm
Social Worker – Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role
The Social Worker will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and is responsible for providing assessment, case management, referral and follow up for clients seeking assistance with substance use problems. You will be working in a small, dynamic team to provide psychosocial counselling and support to clients with substance use issues. This will require sound knowledge of drug and alcohol clinical information to ensure the client is assessed and case managed appropriately.
You will work Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. The role includes providing services virtually and face to face to clients in the community.
The team includes, Social Workers, Health Clinician, Nurses, Addiction Medicine Specialists, Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Lead.
Located within Western NSW Local Health District.
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 Frank O’Neil, on (02) 6369 4829 or at Frank.Oneil@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 LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· 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
