Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Counsellor, Social Worker or Welfare Officer (Level 1/2) or Psychologist

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ698265

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. Join a multidisciplinary team supporting clients on their journey toward improved health and wellbeing!

About the Role The Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) program is a court-based diversion program for adults facing charges in the Local Court who have issues related to their alcohol and other drug use.

In this role, you will be providing high quality clinical and case management services to clients in order to ensure provision of optimal health outcomes for clients of the Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) Program. This position delivers interventions for people with substance use issues referred by Local Courts to MERIT, over a determined period, with a requirement to provide written and oral reports for the clients remaining under Court supervision throughout the duration of the Program.

Ideal Candidate

- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers OR Must hold tertiary qualifications in psychology and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Psychology OR Must hold qualifications recognised for employment as a Counsellor or Welfare Officer under the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
- Knowledge, skills and clinical experience in counselling and case management practice and the provision of services to clients seeking treatment for substance use and related issues.
- Commitment to professional development,



evidence based practice and continuous improvement.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks:

- Monthly Accrued Day Off.

- Additional Public Holiday during Christmas for celebrations!

- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.

- Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.

- Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.

- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.

- Annual influenza vaccination on us!

- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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 (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal chance 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.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For enquiries, please contact Martin O'Donnell via email at [email protected]

Help people take the next step towards positive change. Apply now!

Applications Close: 11 October 2026

📌 Clinician MERIT Program (Counsellor, Social Worker or Welfare Officer (Level 1/2) or Psychologist) (Camperdown)
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