Senior Social Worker - Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) - Goulburn

Welcome to Southern
Employment Type :TemporaryFull Time (contract until 30 June 2027)
Location : Goulburn
Position Classification :Social Worker Lvl 3
Remuneration :$121,568 - $125,507 per annum
Hours Per Week :38
Requisition ID :REQ
Applications Close :1 October 2026
Interviews Details :Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date
Visit the NSW Health AOD page for information on pursuing a career in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.

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- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

What you'll be doing
The aim of SUPPS is to provide coordinated, collaborative and client centered care to people who use substances and are pregnant and/or the parents of children under the age of 2. SUPPS takes a harm minimisation, trauma informed and client centered approach to care to promote the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of women, children and families. SUPPS also aims to build the capacity of other health services to identify, respond and engage people in care. The SUPPS social worker will provide a specialist social work service including intensive case management, counselling and home visits. The role works alongside the SUPPS Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist and within the wider Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team.

Selection Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in social work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Extensive post-graduate clinical experience in alcohol and other drugs counselling, child protection, domestic violence, or family relationship issues,



with a strong commitment to partnering with Aboriginal clients and improving health outcomes for socially disadvantaged groups
- Proven experience in using advanced reasoning skills to prepare high-quality written reports, oral presentations, and comprehensive care plans, along with strong time management abilities
- Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement initiatives, service evaluation, and clinical supervision of staff
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application to interventions with pregnant people and their families
- Demonstrated proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated skills in the use of computer based clinical record keeping and other practice related software
- Evidence of a current unrestricted driver’s license (P2 license acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers license within 3 months of appointment. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may include driving long distances and overnight stays

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources,



and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current Recent Zealand Passport.

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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📌 Senior Social Worker - Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS)- Goulburn
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Goulburn