• Role title: Centralised Intake Worker
• Role type: Maximum Term full time (contract until June 2026)
• Role grade: Registered Nurse (Year1-8), Counsellor (Level 1 or 2), Social Worker (Level 1 or 2)
• Department and location: Alcohol and Drug Centralised Intake ,St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $72,152.53- $104,752.76 + super

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

• Assess and triage clients at the first point of contact to ensure they are connected with the most appropriate treatment or service based on their needs by building rapport and engagement
• Act as a supportive advocate for callers, their families, and carers, helping them make informed decisions about treatment options and services by providing relevant information to support in decision making
• Engage in regular training, clinical supervision, and maintain a proactive development plan to stay current with treatment options and improve service delivery.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in nursing, counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field, with eligibility for membership in the relevant professional association.
• Strong understanding of drug and alcohol health concerns, particularly within primary health care, community, and/or inpatient settings.
• Proficiency with computers, including email, Microsoft Office, and electronic patient record systems.
• Proven ability to manage competing workloads efficiently, even in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply
The closing date for applications is 30 May 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.