Drug and Alcohol Case Worker

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service; Glen Innes; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service in Glen Innes and/or Tenterfield seeks a Drug and Alcohol Case Worker with a TAFE level qualification or higher in health, welfare, social work, or related area, to deliver culturally appropriate primary health care to Aboriginal communities in Inverell and surrounding districts.

The role requires understanding of AOD issues, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to network and coordinate referrals, with willingness to travel overnight within

Qualifikationen

• Formal qualifications in health, welfare, social work or related area at a TAFE/institute level or above or substantial experience in any of these areas.
• Demonstrated understanding of AOD issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with word processing, internet and e-mail.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

AOD knowledge

Networking & referrals

Self-motivation

Willingness to travel

Driver's licence

Aboriginal community engagement

Ausbildung

TAFE level qualification (Certificate IV or above)

Jobbeschreibung

FULL TIME – Glen Innes and/or Tenterfield

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent?

Do you possess formal qualifications in health, welfare, social work or related area at a TAFE level (Certificate IV minimum) or above and/or have substantial experience in any of these areas?

Would you like to become part of a great team providing culturally appropriate primary health care services to Aboriginal people and communities living in Inverell and surrounding districts?

If you can say yes to all of the above, you might like to consider applying to work for us as a Drug and Alcohol Case Worker.

1. 2. Formal qualifications in health, welfare, social work, alcohol & other drugs or related area at a TAFE/institute level or above or substantial experience in any of these areas.


2. 3. Demonstrated experience working in, and/or understanding and commitment to the principles of primary health care and/or alcohol and other drug services.


3. 4. Previous experience working with community controlled organisations, Aboriginal clients and capacity to communicate with Aboriginal communities and services.


4. 5. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in the use of computer software applications for word processing, internet and e-mail.


5. 6. Demonstrated understanding of the drug and alcohol issues and needs of Aboriginal individuals, families and communities.


6. 7. Self-motivation and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.


7. 8. Drivers licence and willingness to travel overnight within the region if required.


8. 1. Knowledge of current issues related to AOD treatment philosophies and treatment strategies.


9. 2. Networking and referral experience

Closing date for application will be Monday 2nd November 2026

This position is Aboriginal designated under Section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act (1977)