Welfare Officer jobs

To provide high quality clinical and case management services to clients in order to ensure provision of optimal health outcomes for clients of the Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Program . This position delivers interventions for people with substance use issues referred by Local Courts to MERIT, over a determined period, with a requirement to provide written and oral reports for the clients remaining under Court supervision throughout the duration of the Program.

• Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers OR Must hold tertiary qualifications in psychology and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Psychology OR Must hold qualifications recognised for employment as a Counsellor or Welfare Officer under the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in counselling and case management practice and the provision of services to clients seeking treatment for substance use and related issues.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence based practice and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team .
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions .
• Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks!

• Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.

• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

  
  

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. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

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 internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Martin O'Donnell on Martin.ODonnell@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 12 July 2026

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