Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ707287

Applications Close: 22/11/2026

Position Classification & Numeration: Dependent on qualifications

Registered Nurse: $81,748.16 - $114,771.98 per annum

Social Worker, Counsellor or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your skilled life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.

Join the Forensic Drug and Alcohol Service with Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District and play a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey. As a Case Manager and Counsellor, you will provide comprehensive case management and evidence-based counselling to clients engaged with the MERIT (Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment) and Drug Court programs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support clients with complex alcohol and other drug issues,



delivering person-centred interventions that promote recovery, reduce harm, and improve health and social outcomes. You will collaborate closely with justice, health, and community service partners to ensure clients receive coordinated care and support throughout their treatment journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals while contributing to improved outcomes for the broader community. Apply now and become part of a dedicated team committed to supporting recovery, reducing reoffending, and helping people build healthier futures.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

1. Qualified Health professional and where applicable current AHPRA registration or eligibility for professional membership with the relevant National body.
2. Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of assessment and evidence-based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients
3. Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on Local Health District services, Criminal Justice System,



and community-based support services
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services to court mandated clients
5. Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes
6. Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
7. Ability to work with minimal supervision
8. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

Additional information:

- Click here for the Position Description
- For role related queries or questions contact James Brown on [email protected]
- NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA , Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
- Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website
- NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
- For assistance with applying please click here. To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

📌 Forensic Drug & Alcohol Clinician – MERIT & Drug Court Programs Lithgow (Australia)
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