Health Education Officer - Magistrate's Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Caseworker - Orange

🔍 Orange, Bloomfield Hospital | Central West

📁: Health Education Officer

💼: Western NSW Local Health District

📅   : REQ568589 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Graduate/ Non-Graduate
Remuneration: $71,467.00 - $114,187.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 20 May 2025 – 11:59pm

Health Education Officer - Magistrate’s Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) caseworker
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Orange

About the role
The MERIT team is small supportive team, consisting of a Team Leader, admin support and five (5) Clinicians. This position is based in Orange with some outreach to Bathurst, Parkes and Forbes.

The position will require you to represent MERIT in Local Court at times. You will have a close working relationship with the presiding magistrate and court staff. Case management will include a small caseload of Drug & Alcohol clients.

The position is supported primarily by the MERIT team leader, the drug and alcohol clinical lead as well as senior drug and alcohol staff.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Number

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

Click ‘Apply’
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Ronnie Taylor on 02 6369 2070 or at Ronald.taylor1@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD