Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 Per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ692299
Location: The Langton Centre, Surry Hills
Applications close: Monday 28 September 2026

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) Drug & Alcohol (D&A;) Services provides a range of treatment and support services designed to assist individuals, families, and communities managing concerns related to alcohol, prescription, or illicit drug use.

D&A; services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A; services are provided at Sydney/ Sydney Eye, Prince of Wales, St George and Sutherland Hospitals. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use.

SESLHD D&A; is committed to being a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, as well as workers. The job provides an opportunity to work closely with community, strengthen connections and engagement, and provide culturally appropriate service delivery. Our service is also committed to being a safe space for diverse workers, including those who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

The purpose of the role is to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality psychosocial assessments andor functional assessments, care coordination and navigation to people attending the SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service,



consistent with SESLHD policies, procedures and standards.

Perks:

- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria * Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award. For Occupational Therapy; registration with AHPRA, for Social Work, eligible for membership with the AASW.
- Demonstrated core competency skills in Social Work or Occupational Therapy and sound understanding of issues faced by people impacted by drug and alcohol use.
- Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, to both engage patients/clients and work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement in the provision of clinical care using evidence-based practice, commensurate with years of experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to the use and application of professional and clinical digital technologies.
- Demonstrated participation in quality improvement processes, commensurate with years of experience.

Demonstrated ability to respond to the demands and pressures of the role while managing time effectively.

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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Hamilton on [email protected]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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📌 SESLHD - Health Clinician (Social Worker/Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2) - Drug and Alcohol Service (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney