Employment Details Employment Type : Permanent Part Time

Location : Moruya

Position Classification : Dependent on Qualifications

Remuneration

Counsellor Lvl 1/2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Psychologist: $42.20 - $61.76 per hour

Registered Nurse: $41.23 - $57.88 per hour

Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Welfare Officer Lvl 1/2: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Hours Per Week : 24

Requisition ID : REQ698764

Applications Close : 18 October 2026

Interview Details : Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Visit the NSW Health AOD page for information on pursuing a career in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.

About The Service Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Support Recovery and Wellness in Our Community.

Are you dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use?

At Southern, our Drug and Alcohol Clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support recovery, reduce harm, and promote wellbeing in a rural setting. You’ll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored interventions and support lasting change.

Join us to empower recovery and build healthier futures.

Support for

Working within SNSWLHD

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Salary packaging options

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

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What You'll Be Doing MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment)



is a court diversion program that provides the opportunity for suitable local court defendants with drug and alcohol problems to address their substance use, associated lifestyle and health issues.

Engaging with people who are before the court with a history of or current drug use. Providing as part of a multi disciplinary team, assessment and case management that will help to improve their lifestyle and health in an effort to reduce re-offending.

The MERIT Case manager will provide assessment, intensive case management, support, counselling and treatment to defendants with a drug and/ or alcohol issue, who have current legal matters in a Local MERIT Court and MERIT treatment area.

Selection Criteria

Tertiary Qualifications and current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist OR Tertiary Qualifications for Social Worker, Counsellor or Welfare Officer with eligibility for membership for relevant qualified association.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of holistic treatment and prevention approaches in the alcohol and other drugs field applicable with people presenting with complex needs, including but not limited to screening, assessment, brief intervention, withdrawal management, contributing to treatment and discharge planning, referral,



group work and community follow up.

Applied knowledge and competency in case management and treatment options for people and their families who present with problematic or harmful drug use.

Demonstrated experience in liaison and working in partnership with government and non government services, and community groups.

Demonstrated leadership within a diverse range of inpatient and/or outreach settings with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team or autonomously.

Demonstrated high level communication skills, advanced written, oral communication and competent computer skills.

Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve 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.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to co

📌 Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (Moruya)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
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