AOD Treatment Worker - CALD Specialist

Odyssey House NSW; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey House NSW is seeking a skilled practitioner for the Multicultural Programs team based in Bankstown, working full-time in AOD and mental health services.

You'll provide individual and group treatment, case management, and outreach, with flexibility to cover evenings and weekends to reach CALD communities across Greater Sydney. You will contribute to recovery-oriented supports and collaborate with psychologists, counsellors and residential teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting persons with AOD and mental health needs.
• Experience in group facilitation and program delivery.
• Ability to conduct brief and comprehensive client assessments.
• Strong report writing and case note skills.
• Knowledge of privacy principles and data handling.
• Hold NSW driver’s license; willing to obtain clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group treatment and wrap-around support.
• Deliver assertive outreach to CALD communities.
• Assist with case management and care coordination.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain documentation in client management systems.

Skills

Group facilitation

Case management

Assessment skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CALD background

Education

Relevant VET qualification

Tertiary qualification (Desirable)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Client Management Systems

Job description

Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families and communities.

Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.

Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.

Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.

We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.

Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.

Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.

23/10/2026

27/11/2026

Full Time - Fixed Term Contract

Bankstown

Community Services and Development

Job Description

Odyssey House NSW has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing AOD and Mental Health Multicultural Programs team based at Bankstown on a full-time basis.

Odyssey House NSW is a leading provider of Alcohol and Other Drugs treatment and support in NSW and our Community Programs provide a holistic range of strengths based and recovery-oriented supports to those seeking hope and change in their lives, including Aboriginal specific and parenting programs.

The Multicultural Programs team is part of a broader multicultural service operating across Southwest and Western Sydney, working alongside our Residential, Parents and Children, and Medical programs.

Odyssey Multicultural Program truly value and appreciate culture, encouraging a supportive and collaborative working environment. Here, you’ll find a team that celebrates each other’s achievements and fosters a sense of belonging through culture, language, and spirituality.

Odyssey House NSW is looking for an innovative and skilled team member who can provide both individual and group treatment, case management, assertive outreach, and wrap-around support. This position requires availability during evening and weekend hours to assist clients who are unable to access our services during regular business hours.

In this role, you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to connect with Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) communities, fostering existing relationships and building new ones. We're connected to a variety of CALD communities and always seek to build new relationships.

Your contributions will directly influence and benefit these communities, allowing you to leave a lasting legacy.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Relevant VET qualification.
• (Desirable) Tertiary qualification in relevant field.
• (Desirable) CALD background
• Significant experience supporting persons with AOD support needs, mental health support needs and/or co-existing support needs.
• Experience in group facilitation and group program delivery.
• Demonstrable experience working in team environment to deliver coordinated support.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking brief and comprehensive assessment as well as ongoing assessment of client support needs.
• (Desirable) Experience working within a non-government AOD treatment program.
• (Desirable) Experience in provision of one-to-one support for people with AOD and/or Mental Health support needs.
• Computer literacy including understanding of MS Office Suite and use of Client Management Systems.
• Demonstrable communication skills including report writing, case note writing.
• Understanding of the principles of the Privacy Act and its practical implementation in service delivery.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation, care coordination and support strategies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implement the principles of WHS, EEO and continuous Quality Improvement.
• Hold a current NSW Driver's Licence.
• Hold or have the ability to obtain a current Criminal History Check and Working With Children clearance for paid employment.
• Unlimited right to live and work in Australia.
• COVID Vaccinated

Applications Close: 1st December 2026