Social Worker (Level 4) - Adult Drug Court, Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524 - $129,591 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ674563
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
To provide senior clinical leadership and team management within Adult Drug Court, Drug Health Services. The position will also support the mentoring and development of staff and carries a clinical caseload. The social worker Level 4 will be expected to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with a number of stakeholders, including Justice Health and Downing Centre Local Court, and case manage clients for up to 12 months who have been accepted onto the Adult Drug Court Program.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Social Work services in the field of Drug & Alcohol.
- Extensive experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written, verbal, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply and share expert drug & alcohol knowledge with colleagues and other health professionals to enhance service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to identify opportunities and innovatively lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of service delivery incorporating continuous improvement, evidence based practice and research in drug health services.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and development of junior staff and students.
- Demonstrated high level organisational, prioritisation and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
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Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, 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 opportunity 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. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Lisa Pulja via email at [email protected]
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 12 July 2026
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