Support Worker - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services

at  Hunter New England Local Health District

EMPOWERING CLIENTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, GUIDANCE, AND ADVOCACY - FOSTERING SUPPORT FOR THOSE OVERCOMING ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE CHALLENGES

Remuneration: $31.51 - $45.57 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Until June 2026)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ548011
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd February 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you’re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Your typical day would consist of liaising with clients to facilitate and build effective partnerships with other health workers, including the Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) Team. You will be expected to provide guidance, support and knowledge in terms of education, as well as assistance with accessing services to support clients with alcohol and other drugs dependence challenges. You will also have a level of responsibility to represent clients’ voices and provide advice on how best to proceed with the implementation of ideas.
The successful applicant with work closely with their Line Manager, as well as other members of the DACS Team, which consists of Administration and Allied Health professionals.