Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Reference number
REQ636473
Occupation
Health Education Officer
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Riverina & Murray
Salary Information
$ $118754
Closing date
08 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Drug and Alcohol Peer Worker
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual who is ready for a new adventure.
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 Part Time (until 30 June 202
Position Classification: Health Education Officer (Grad/Non Grad)
Remuneration: $64, $ 108,229.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ636473
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
* Willingness to complete Cert IV in Peer Work
* Lived experience relating to accessing Drug an Alcohol services as a consumer
* Good time management skills
* Passion for helping others
* Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel.
More information:
about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica van den Clarke, Manager Griffith Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol on or on for a confidential chat.
Applications Close: 8 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 1. 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.
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