MERIT Caseworker – Level 1 / 2
Looking for a clinician role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with people within The Magistrates' Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program.
Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities every day.
Our benefits:
Financial:
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12% superannuation
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Salary packaging and novated leasing
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Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
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Relocation Assistance Considerations
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482 sponsorship considerations
Work-Life Balance:
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Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
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Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information)
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Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Health & Wellbeing:
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Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
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Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
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Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Employment type: Full Time, Part Time and casual opportunities available
Position classification: Social Worker level 1 / 2, Registered Nurse, Counsellor level 1 / 2 with PACFA membership or Psychologist
Remuneration: $76,364.00 – $117,755.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ673271
Vaccination Category: A
Location: 2 Positions available Griffith / 3 Positions available Albury
Who we are
The Magistrates' Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program provides case management for defendants who have entered the criminal justice system and have a demonstrable Alcohol or other drug problem. The purpose of this position is to provide accurate assessments and written reports to the Courts and facilitate intensive case management of defendants throughout the bail period.
What you’ll be doing
The Caseworker will provide high quality Alcohol and Other Drug clinical service to clients with identified drug dependence and legal issues (in Local Courts within MLHD) that have been referred to the MERIT program, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for clients of the service.
Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria:
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Australian recognised qualification and registration and/or membership with governing body (ie. AHPRA / AASW / PACFA) ensure to upload evidence
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NSW Working with children clearance
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Compliance with Vaccination category A
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Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required
More information:
about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Casey Doyle, A/Manager Strategic Development Drug & Alcohol & Early Intervention Programs on 0461 397 602 or
[email protected]
Applications close: 22 July 2026
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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