Peer Worker - Drug & Alcohol
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 26 Jun 2026)
Position Classification: Health Education Officer Grad / Non-Grad
Remuneration: $31.51 - $52.48 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 5 January 2025 – 11:59pm
Peer Worker – Drug & Alcohol
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Bathurst
About the role
Draw upon your lived experience of receiving treatment for drug and/or alcohol use and their own personal recovery, to provide peer support to people accessing Community Drug and Alcohol services.
Monday to Friday office hours, but flexible work hours can be supported. Supporting people accessing Community Drug and Alcohol services by promoting collaborative decision making, engagement, choice and empowerment in their individual treatment and recovery.
Working with clients and staff to facilitate the best possible outcomes for our client group.
Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team to implement effective and planned peer support activities Community Drug and Alcohol Multidisciplinary team, Community services including NGO’S
Participate in reflective practice, including active involvement in regular peer supervision, to ensure own continuous professional practice improvement and development. Participate at regular forums, committee meetings, staff in-service days, drug and alcohol workshops and working parties, as appropriate and requested. Where approved, contribute to the education of others, including health professionals, in the development and delivery of a range of training/education to colleagues and the wider community about issues affecting people accessing drug and alcohol services.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
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 Sarah Sheldon, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 6330 5258 or at sarah.sheldon@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 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
