MERIT Caseworker

MERIT Caseworker – Griffith

Looking for a support role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working within The Magistrates' Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program and be part of improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

Our benefits:

• Family-friendly hours
• Mentally stimulating work
• Endless opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support

Employment type: Contracted Full / Part Time opportunities (until 28 June 2026 pending funding)

Position classification: Dependent on qualifications

Remuneration: $62,486.00 – $113,226.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: Up to 38 hours per week

Requisition ID: REQ616656

Location: Griffith

Who we are:

The Magistrates' Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program provides case management for defendants who have entered the criminal justice system and have a demonstrable Alcohol or other drug problem. The purpose of this position is to provide accurate assessments and written reports to the Courts and facilitate intensive case management of defendants throughout the bail period.

What you'll be doing

The Caseworker will provide high quality Alcohol and Other Drug clinical service to clients with identified drug dependence and legal issues (in Local Courts within MLHD) that have been referred to the MERIT program, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for clients of the service.

Criteria:

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant qualification please refer to position description listed classifications
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Compliance with Vaccination Category A
• Class C Driving License

More information:

1) Download the position description

2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Casey Doyle, A/Manager Strategic Development Drug & Alcohol & Early Intervention Programs on or

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

Applications close: 21 November 2025

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