Senior Social Worker - Substance Use in Pregnancy

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

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) For Full Time employees
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• 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 click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.