Social Worker Level 3

**Supporting families through pregnancy & parenting with compassionate, trauma-informed care in the SUPPS drug & alcohol service**

**Remuneration**:$112,396 - $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
**Location**:James Fletcher Hospital | Awabakal Country
**Employment Type**:Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**:Social Worker Level 3
**Requisition ID**:REQ600416
**Applications Close**:Sunday 7th September 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
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 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**:
The SUPPS (Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service) is a community-based program within Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) that supports parents and families impacted by substance use. Our team culture is compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated to providing holistic, family-centred care.
In this rewarding role, you will provide specialised support to women during pregnancy and early parenting. A typical week may include assessments, counselling, and coordinating care alongside a multidisciplinary team. The position requires adaptability, strong relationship-building skills, and a trauma-informed, family-focused approach.

**What we offer**:
As part of the SUPPS team, you’ll be supported with:

- A structured orientation program
- Access to supervision and mentoring
- Ongoing training in evidence-based practice
- Professional development opportunities through NSW Health and DACS education programs

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact for families while developing your skills in a supportive and values-driven environment.

**About you**:
We are seeking a clinician who brings:

- Clinical expertise in working with families affected by substance use
- Empathy and a compassionate, non-judgemental approach
- Skills in building trust and supporting clients through complex challenges
- A trauma-informed practice framework

**Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work with evidence of extensive clinical experience in a hospital or health field as a practicing Social Worker at Level 3 or above (drug and alcohol experience advantageous) and membership (or eligibility) with the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW).
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes.

**Additional Information**:

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with**NSW Health policy directive **PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer.**All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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