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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad / Non-Grad
Remuneration: $62,486.00 - $104,066.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 7 August 2025 – 11:59pm
Peer Worker – Virtual Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Bathurst
About The Role
The Peer Worker will be part of the Virtual Mental Health Drug and Alcohol service and will provide recovery oriented and trauma informed support via virtual services to consumers across Western NSW Local Health District.
The Virtual Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol team is a virtual multi-disciplinary team that provides specialist mental health drug and services across the district and is based at Cadia House in Orange.
With a population of 40,000 people, Orange is truly a major regional city with a true provincial feel. Located in the central west of New South Wales, and just over three hours from the capital and nearby coastlines, Orange has a regional airport which runs regular flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Orange is reputed as one of NSW's premier wine and food regions. It has a mild temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters with snowfall. Many health professionals choose Orange as their home as it offers prestigious schooling, affordable housing and land, a lifestyle where you can spend more of your precious time with family and friends, greater opportunities for community involvement, along with employment growth in health care, social assistance, retail, education and training
In Orange you can enjoy life without the challenges of metropolitan living.
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 Noreen Edmeads, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 6369 2080 or at noreen.edmeades@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
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