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Join to apply for the MERIT Caseworker - Griffith role at Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). Our Benefits Familyfriendly hours Mentally stimulating work Endless opportunities for professional and personal growth Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support Employment Details Employment type: Contracted Full / Part Time opportunities (until 28 June 2026 pending funding) Position classification: Dependent on qualifications Remuneration: $62,486.00 $113,226.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: Up to 38 hours per week Requisition ID: REQ616656 Location: Griffith 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 Youll 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. Criteria Relevant qualification (see position description listed classifications) NSW Working with Children Check Compliance with Vaccination Category A Class C Driving License More Information Download the position description Find out more about applying for this position. Contact 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]. 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 11). 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. Applications close: 21 November 2025 Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Parttime Job function: Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr