Are you interested in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing substance dependency or misuse?
Join our team at Drug and Alcohol and become part of our multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping our community thrive by delivering best practice care. $70,944 - $82,899 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time | Social Worker Level 1 | Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS) | REQ532127 | Applications close: 21st November 2024.
This is a temporary position until 3rd January 2026 with the possibility of extension.
Join us in shaping healthier futures.
Together we can do more. As part of the Drug and Alcohol service, you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals and their families facing substance misuse challenges.
You'll work closely with clients, their families, and carers to help develop resilience and assist in improving general health and well-being.
If you're committed to working alongside our consumers and making an impact in the field of Drug and Alcohol, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your expertise and make a lasting contribution to our community.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description.
A little about us. ISLHD operate four hospital sites on Dharawal Country in the Illawarra: Coledale Hospital, Bulli Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital.
With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra.
The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm.
Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.
Benefits of working with ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge.
To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers.
Talk to your provider today for more information Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the 6 questions within the application.
In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) membership (or eligibility to apply) Working With Children Check (WWCC) NSW Drivers Licence Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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