Community Engagement Worker, Alcohol and Other Drugs - Grafton

Northern NSW Local Health DistrictGrafton, New South Wales, Australia

10 days ago

Job description

Overview

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time

Position Classification : Drug & Alcohol Clinician
Remuneration : $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum, pro rata - dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week : 20
Requisition ID : REQ615467

You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For information, contact or visit Careers Incentives Package.

About The Role

The Community Engagement Worker supports engagement in treatment to reduce the impact of problematic drug and alcohol use, prevent relapse, address lifestyle issues to encourage adherence to treatment goals, and improve the psychosocial status of the person. Providing assertive follow up to community-based referrals, and working to identify and address barriers to accessing treatment as part of a multidisciplinary drug and alcohol team.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We focus on high quality healthcare and quality of life, connecting the communities across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care . Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocation

If you are relocating, The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and resources to help you settle in and feel at home faster. Learn more at : www.nsw.gov.au / welcomeexperience

Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy

Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay

Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing

Growth – access to professional and personal development

Team culture – a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment

Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Further Information

Click here for the Position Description

Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries contact Callen Farmer at

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

Applications Close : 04 November 2025

NNNSWLHD embraces diverse skills and perspectives and fosters inclusiveness and diversity to deliver quality care.

NNNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application, visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to live and work in Australia. More information at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary and casual positions.

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Community Engagement Worker • Grafton, New South Wales, Australia