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Job Post Details

Drug and Alcohol Support Worker - job post

NSW Health
(part of NSW Government)
3.5 out of 5 stars
New South Wales
$64,985 - $108,229 a year - Permanent, Part-time, Full-time, Casual
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Job details

Pay

  • $64,985 - $108,229 a year

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Casual
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

New South Wales

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • Annual leave
  • Gym membership
  • Relocation assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Salary packaging
  • Maternity leave

Full job description

Drug and Alcohol Support Worker

Looking for a Drug and Alcohol Support Worker role with better work-life balance? Join a vibrant and supportive team assisting people experiencing substance use issues, where you’ll work family friendly hours while delivering recovery focused, person centred care that makes a genuine difference in your community.

Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.



Our benefits
Financial:

  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
    • Relocation Assistance


Work-Life Balance:

  • Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
    • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave


Health & Wellbeing:

  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
    • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance


About the role
The Drug and Alcohol Support Worker works within a multidisciplinary MHDA team to support people experiencing substance use issues, delivering recovery focused, person centred care in community settings. The role involves assisting with wellness planning, coordinating care supports, and working closely with clinicians to promote client wellbeing and engagement in treatment and recovery.

Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Support clients to develop and implement personal wellness and relapse prevention plans in collaboration with clinicians.
  • Provide practical, recovery focused support through wellbeing activities, home visits, and daily living assistance.
  • Coordinate and connect clients with psychosocial supports, including treatment services, housing, and community resources.
  • Assist with clinical and administrative tasks, including documentation, appointment coordination, and preparation of resources.
  • Facilitate and support community engagement and group programs to promote recovery and social connection.

    Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.



Employment type: Permanent Full / Part Time/ Casual opportunities
Position classification: Health Education Officer Non Graduate/Graduate
Remuneration: $64,985.00 - $108,229.00 per annum pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ672418
Vaccination Category: A
Locations: Tumut, Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Young, Temora



Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

  • NSW Working with Children Check
  • Relevant qualification in health, community services or social care
  • Demonstrated experience in a care or support role within a health or community setting
    • Excellent communication and personal skills



More information:

1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Casey Doyle, A/Manager Strategic Development Drug & Alcohol & Early Intervention Programs - on Casey.Doyle@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: 12 July 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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 11). 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.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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