Drug & Alcohol Peer Worker

2 weeks ago

Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day and make a difference in the lives of our local community._

$31.51 - $45.57 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Casual **|** Health Education Officer Non-Graduate **|** Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS) **|** REQ544512 **|** Applications close: 5 February 2025

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

This position requires the applicant to have lived experience of a drug and/or alcohol issue and accessing drug and alcohol services. The position will provide a link between clients, clinicians and services, with a focus on improving the patient journey and treatment outcomes.

To develop strong and effective stakeholder partnerships. Provide resources, advocacy and support to consumers and carers of the Drug and Alcohol Service. To work with staff to ensure the consumer is considered when developing education programs, interviewing for positions, conducting research or quality activities and changing service models. This position provides the above service to the ISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

**A little about us.**

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Must have a lived experience of addiction and a level of recovery that enables you to share personal lived experience.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- NSW Drivers Licence
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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