Social Worker- Assertive Community Management - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services

Make a difference every day in a compassionate and dynamic environment.

Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + super
Location: James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until August 2025)
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ570548
Applications Close: Wednesday 30/04/2025

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, client-centred care in a supportive team? Join a multidisciplinary team where no two days are the same—and every day brings the chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Where you’ll be working:

Situated near Newcastle Beach and the CBD, James Fletcher Hospital offers a truly unique and rewarding workplace. You’ll work alongside a dedicated and collaborative team that values innovation, wellbeing, and professional development in delivering care that supports people through complex challenges.

About the role:

As a Social Worker Level 3, you’ll collaborate with Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and Medical Officers to provide holistic care to clients experiencing complex psychosocial issues. You’ll be supported by a strong multidisciplinary team, including Psychosocial Services and the DACS Allied Health Clinical Lead, with access to supervision, resources, and ongoing training to help you thrive.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Connects with people while maintaining professional and ethical boundaries
• Delivers high-quality, evidence-based care
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Works confidently in a culturally responsive and trauma-informed way
• Collaborates well with a multidisciplinary team
• Holds a current unrestricted NSW driver’s licence (essential)

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work and surrounded by spectacular locations

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting true work-life balance
• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for staff and their families
• Proximity to shops, cafes, transport, and Newcastle’s stunning beaches
• Opportunities for professional development through DACS education and supervision

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Kellie Collinson on Kellie.Collinson@health.nsw.gov.au


Additional Information:

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.
• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
• Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
  
• 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.  
  

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply. Visit the Stepping Up website for help with your application.