28 Nov
Sydney Local Health District
City of Sydney
Social Worker (Level 3) - Assertive Community Outreach Team (ACOT) - Drug Health Services
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- Employment Type : Temporary Part‑Time; 16 hours per week up to March 2027
- Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3
- Remuneration : $58.95 – $60.86 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
- Location : Croydon Health Centre
About the Role
Drug Health Services (DHS) aims to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities and to prevent drug misuse. Our mission is to deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centred care in collaboration with other health and non‑health partners to improve health outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Provide senior clinical leadership within Social Work service provision, optimising patient/client care delivery.
- Support mentorship and development of staff, including supervision and direction to Level 1/2 staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award.
- Provide a short‑term, community‑based linkage service for drug & alcohol clients.
- Work 2 days a week as a job share (preferable Thursday/Friday) in a small multidisciplinary team comprising 2 Social Workers (Level 3) and 1 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1).
Ideal Candidate
- Hold a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with a current NSW driver’s licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Ability to independently problem‑solve, applying professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes.
Perks and Perks
- Paid parental leave & annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through salary packaging and novated leasing.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources.
For more information about other benefits, please visit the SLHD Benefit page.
For further information or questions, please contact Martin O’Donnell on 0425 330 877.
Applications Close: 8 December 2025
SLHD is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people with disability, are encouraged to apply.
For further information about SLHD, visit the ‘Working With Us’ page. To connect further, you can view SLHD on LinkedIn. Applicant support and information can be found on the ‘Applicant Information’ page.
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📌 Social Worker (Level 3) - Assertive Community Outreach Team (ACOT) - Drug Health Services
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 City of Sydney
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