Social Worker Level 3 – Substance Use in Pregnancy Parenting Service (Nowra)

Salary: $61.31 – $63.30 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging. Employment: Permanent Part‑time, 24 hours per week.

Location: Nowra. Grade: Social Worker (Level 3). Applications close: Wednesday, 29 July 2026.

Responsibilities

- Provide specialist social work services to patients, clients, consumers and their families/carers to ensure optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
- Deliver support through the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service, applying a strengths‑based, open and flexible approach.
- Collaborate with the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team in an inclusive, strengths‑based manner, listening to understand rather than labeling.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Valid NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

Benefits

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – one paid day off per month (eligible full‑time employees).




- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay running costs from pre‑tax salary (eligible full‑time employees).
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for employee and family (eligible employees).
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ISLHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive setting for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district sits on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Social Worker Level 3 Substance Use in Pregnancy Parenting Service Nowra
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Nowra