Assessment Worker

Drug & Alcohol Services Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid mental health days

Annual leave 6 weeks

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA) is offering a full-time, permanent role in Alice Springs, NT. You will drive intake assessments, deliver brief interventions, and maintain client files in the Mimaso system while coordinating Centrelink enrolments and payments.

The role emphasises cultural safety and collaboration with external agencies and internal leaders. The position seeks experienced professionals with a Cert IV in Community Services (AOD) and current checks; five days support, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting assessments or intake processes in community services.
• NT Ochre Card, National Police Check, First Aid and Driver's Licence current.
• Cultural awareness of Central Australian Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person and phone intake assessments using approved toolkits.
• Deliver solution-focused brief interventions during initial client intake.
• Create accurate client files and manage referrals in the Mimaso database.
• Coordinate Centrelink enrolments and monitor resident payment obligations.
• Partner with external agencies, Case Managers and internal leadership teams.

Skills

Assessment experience

Education

Cert IV in Community Services (Alcohol & Other Drugs) preferred

Tools

Mimaso

Job description

• Competitive salary $93K - $100K + Super, PLUS Salary Packaging!
• Enjoy 6 weeks' Annual Leave PLUS 4 Paid Mental Health Days a year!
• Join a small, supportive Assessment Team within an organisation with over 40 years of community impact
• Full-time, permanent opportunity based in Alice Springs, NT!

Where You'll Make an Impact

Drive the intake process and conduct culturally safe assessments for all DASA services in Alice Springs. Coordinate resident payments, manage waitlists, and maintain database records to connect clients with vital support programs.

A Day in the Life

• Conduct in-person and phone intake assessments using approved toolkits
• Deliver solution-focused brief interventions during initial client intake
• Create accurate client files and manage referrals in the Mimaso database
• Coordinate Centrelink enrolments and monitor resident payment obligations
• Partner with external agencies, Case Managers, and internal leadership teams

Could This Be You?

• Cert IV in Community Services (Alcohol & Other Drugs) preferred
• Proven experience conducting assessments or intake processes in community services
• Current NT Ochre Card, National Police Check, First Aid, and Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated understanding of Central Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
• Database experience (Mimaso preferred) and strong cross-cultural communication skills

Why You'll Love Working Here

DASA offers a competitive salary of $93,503 - $100,248 PLUS Super, alongside:

• 4 Paid Mental Health Days per year
• Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay
• A supportive, values-driven team environment
• Opportunities for Professional Development and career growth

About the company

Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA) is an accredited community provider serving Alice Springs and surrounding areas since 1984. DASA offers non-judgmental, client-centred care through outreach, residential programs, and sobering-up support grounded in a therapeutic community model.

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is an opportunity for an experienced, compassionate professional to play a genuine role in helping people across Central Australia reduce the harmful effects of substance use. If this sounds like you,