Peer Support Worker- Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services
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Job Location:
Newcastle - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Peer Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services
Temporary Part Time: 24 hours per week until June 2027
Position Classification: Health Education Officer (Non-Graduate)
Remuneration: $64985 $93974 (pro rata) Superannuation
Location: Newcastle
Requisition ID: REQ624780
Closing date: 26th of January 26
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Peer Support Worker to join Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) within Hunter New England Local Health District. This role is based at Newcastle Pharmacotherapy on Hunter Street offering a vibrant inner-city location close to cafés restaurants and scenic views of the Hunter River.
As a Peer Support Worker you will use your lived experience of drug and/or alcohol treatment services to provide meaningful support education and advocacy to people accessing DACS. You will play a vital role in strengthening consumer engagement improving service access and ensuring the consumer voice is embedded in service planning and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Provide peer-based support education and guidance to people accessing Drug and Alcohol treatment services
Build effective partnerships with consumers clinicians and other health care workers
Advocate for consumers by representing their ideas concerns and perspectives within DACS forums and meetings
Support clients to navigate health services and access relevant community and clinical supports
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including allied health nursing and administrative staff
Promote harm reduction principles and a recovery-oriented non-judgemental approach to care
About You
You are an empathetic approachable and resilient individual who draws on lived experience to connect with others in a meaningful way. You are comfortable working with diverse populations and are committed to supporting people experiencing alcohol and other drug-related challenges.
You will demonstrate:
A strong understanding of the issues affecting people who use drugs and/or alcohol and present to drug treatment services
The ability to work effectively with people attending Drug and Alcohol treatment services as well as health care workers
Proven ability to advocate for and support people accessing Drug and Alcohol treatment services
A non-judgemental person-centred approach aligned with harm reduction principles
The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work life balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Archer on
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: 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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or.
At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace.Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees long service leave paid maternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
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