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Community Engagement Worker, Alcohol and Other Drugs - Grafton


Company : Northern NSW Local Health District


Location : Grafton, New South Wales


Created : 2025-10-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewCommunity Engagement Worker, Alcohol and Other Drugs - GraftonEmployment 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: REQ615467You may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For information, contact [email protected] or visit Careers Incentives Package.About The RoleThe 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.RelocationIf 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/welcomeexperienceJoin Our Team And Youll EnjoySalary packaging and novated leasing increase your take-home payFitness discounts focus on your health and wellbeingGrowth access to professional and personal developmentTeam culture a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforceFurther InformationClick here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries contact Callen Farmer at [email protected] the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 04 November 2025NNNSWLHD 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.Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook#mhaod #nursingandmidwifery #J-18808-Ljbffr