Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ681784

About the Role

Drug Health Services (DHS) aim 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 and patient centred care in collaboration with other health and non-health partners to improve the health outcomes of individuals, their families and broader community. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at Canterbury, Marrickville and Redfern Health Centres. Selected programs offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a professional, trauma informed social work service that addresses the psychosocial aspects of care by providing interventions including crisis intervention, brief intervention, advocacy, service coordination, case management education and resources to Adult Drug Court Program (ADCP) clients who are on the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) and other SLHD DHS OTP clients as required. To provide support and mentorship to staff, including provision of supervision and direction to Level 1/2 Social Work staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award.

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Ideal Candidate

Holds a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with experience at Level 2 or higher.

Has advanced clinical knowledge, skill, and significant clinical experience in the provision of Social Work in the field of Drug and Alcohol services and/or Mental Health Services.

Perks and Perks!

Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees,



plus an additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.

Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.

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Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.

Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.

Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

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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 ( ).

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 Lisa Pulja on 0400 981 118 or email at .

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Applications Close: 8 October 2026

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📌 Social Worker (Level 3) - Adult Drug Court & Opioid Treatment Program (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney