Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be considered for part-time hours)
Location: Nepean Hospital
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ688819
Applications Close: 13/09/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking for a meaningful role where you can create lasting positive change for parents, babies and families? Join the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS), a highly specialised and collaborative service supporting women and families experiencing complex substance use challenges throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.
As the Senior Social Worker within SUPPS, you will play a pivotal role in supporting women and families through some of the most challenging and rewarding stages of their lives. You will provide specialist counselling, comprehensive case management, and ongoing support to pregnant women and parents of young children who are experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use. Working within a community-based setting, you will build strong therapeutic relationships, advocate for your clients, and help improve health, social and developmental outcomes for both parents and children.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that empowers families and promotes healthier futures. Your expertise, empathy and clinical skills will be instrumental in helping vulnerable families navigate complex circumstances while achieving meaningful and sustainable change. Apply now and help support brighter beginnings for children and stronger outcomes for families across our community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
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Accrued Day Off (ADO) For Full Time employees
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Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
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Novated Leasing
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Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please
What you will bring to the role
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Tertiary qualifications and professional registration/membership as follows: Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Social Work (AASW)
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Demonstrated post-graduate clinical experience in Drug and Alcohol Counselling/Case management as well as in an area such as child protection, domestic violence and/or family relationship issues
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Demonstrated experience with using advanced reasoning skills including the preparation of high-quality written documentation and oral reports, comprehensive care plans and clinical handovers
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Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in the provision of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for addressing family violence, child abuse or neglect issues and/or harmful patterns of parental substance use. This includes experience in delivering psychosocial interventions that involve the monitoring of clinical outcomes and responding to and escalating risk factors for child protection issues
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in maintaining professional boundaries and ethical practice when working with families and other service providers in a complex clinical environment.
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Demonstrated extensive experience in partnering with parents and families to address child protection and well-being issues including reducing the risks associated with harmful patterns of parental substance use
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Demonstrated experience in the timely documentation, communication and escalation of significant concerns to medical and other health specialists and/or line managers
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Current Driver's License and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Belinda Hutchinson on
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