Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Drug Health Services, Level 2, George St, Liverpool 2170
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 4
Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ602701
Application Close Date: 28/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 01/10/2025 – 08/10/2025
Contact Details: Anna Kearns – |
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Are you a seasoned leader driven by compassion and a commitment to meaningful change? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can directly impact lives? SWSLHD Drug Health Services is seeking a visionary Team Leader to guide our Drug Court team—where clinical excellence meets social justice.
This is more than a leadership role. It's a chance to be at the forefront of therapeutic innovation, supporting individuals navigating the complex journey of recovery and rehabilitation.
As Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping outcomes for participants in the Drug Court Program. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing a multidisciplinary team of allied health clinicians and support staff delivering targeted therapeutic interventions
* Collaborating with judicial officers, legal representatives, JHFMHN staff, rehabilitation services, and other partners to design and monitor tailored treatment plans
* Providing clinical supervision and mentorship to ensure best-practice care and continuous professional growth
* Advocating for clients, ensuring access to the right resources aligned with their recovery goals
* Building and nurturing strong partnerships across internal and external networks to deliver integrated, person-centred care
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits, including Fitness Passport, Wellbeing Services, and Salary Packaging
* Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
* A progressive, supportive workplace culture that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration
Why This Role Matters
The Drug Court Program is a unique initiative that supervises the community-based rehabilitation of drug-dependent offenders. Once accepted, participants receive structured counselling, treatment, and case management—empowering them to rebuild their lives. All referrals are made through the court system, and your leadership will be instrumental in guiding this transformative process.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Drug Health Services operates across the South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and interventions for individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and other drug use.
The services include inpatient withdrawal at the 'Corella' unit in Fairfield, the Opioid Treatment Program, outpatient clinics, and specialised teams such as the Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Team and the Youth Service. Recognised for their excellence, SWSLHD Drug Health Services has been a finalist in the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, highlighting their commitment to high-quality care and innovation.
The supportive and multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. With convenient locations at hospitals and community health centres, the service ensures accessible and effective support for the diverse communities in the region.
Working here means being part of a committed team focused on improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on people's lives.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
1. Relevant tertiary qualifications which provide eligibility for membership with a professional organisation and or current registration with AHPRA where applicable. A Counsellor must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification such as Social Work, Welfare or Psychology will be deemed equivalent)
2. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients including assessment, care planning and counselling.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing a multidisciplinary team providing complex psychosocial
Interventions.
4. High level communication skills including the ability to prepare statistical and technical reports.
5. Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement initiatives.
6. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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