Overview
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week. Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3. Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + Superannuation. Location: Redfern Community Health Centre. Requisition ID: REQ605571.
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.
With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Who we are
The alcohol and other drugs team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Drug Health Services (DHS) aims to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities and to prevent drug misuse. Our Mission is to deliver evidence based and patient centred care in collaboration with other health and non-health partners to improve the health outcomes of individuals, their families and broader community. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at Canterbury, Marrickville and Redfern Health Centres. Selected programs offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.
The Youth Service provides support and education for young people aged 12 to 25 and their families and or carers in dealing with complex drug and alcohol related challenges. The core functions of the multidisciplinary community based team are:
Responsibilities
- Provide care coordination for young people with drug & alcohol issues, as informed by their professional discipline.
- Facilitate the development of care plans in consultation with all relevant parties utilising harm reduction principles and best practice models.
- Provide referral for young people with drug & alcohol issues to appropriate support services.
- Provide support for other staff (mainstream, drug & alcohol, Youth Sector etc.) in relation to youth drug and alcohol issues.
- Support education and health improvements initiatives for young people experiencing drug and alcohol issues and develop links and partnerships with other services.
The team works in the community setting and aims to provide a safe platform for open dialogue and assists in the development of strategies to empower young people and their families and or carers in their journey towards recovery.
What you'll be doing
Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.
Your contribution as a healthcare skilled will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level. For more information, please view the Position Description.
Qualifications
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of social work, with experience at Level 2 or higher in the field of Drug and Alcohol and/or youth services.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and proven problem-solving ability within a clinical setting.
- Ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Holds a current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information, visit Salary Packaging Plus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. Evidence of vaccination is required to comply with NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: Stepping Up.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD, please visit: Working with Us. To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.
For enquiries, please contact Megan Koroitamana on or via email at .
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 3 October 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
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📌 Social Worker (Level 3) - Youth Drug Health Services
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales