Aboriginal Diversion Program Officer: Court & Community

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of Derby-West Kimberley; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal Diversion Program Officer to provide alcohol and other drug assessment, referral and intervention to offenders appearing in the Magistrate’s Court across the Kimberley region.

The role involves delivering community development and prevention activities in rural and remote communities, liaising with stakeholders to improve outcomes, and travel as part of the Court Circuit throughout West Kimberley.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with Aboriginal communities, courts and service providers.
• Experience delivering community development, health promotion or early intervention initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and other drug assessment, referral and intervention to offenders appearing in the Magistrate’s Court.
• Deliver community development, prevention and early intervention programs in rural and remote communities.
• Liaise with stakeholders to improve client and program outcomes; travel within the Court Circuit (West Kimberley).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Community engagement

Counselling

Job description

WA Country Health Service is seeking an Aboriginal Diversion Program Officer to provide alcohol and other drug assessment, referral and intervention to offenders appearing in the Magistrate’s Court across the Kimberley region.

The role involves delivering community development and prevention activities in rural and remote communities, liaising with stakeholders to improve outcomes, and travel as part of the Court Circuit throughout West Kimberley.