Indigenous AOD & Wellness Advocate

Wathaurong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co. in Geelong is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker to deliver culturally appropriate health care aimed at improving Social and Emotional Wellbeing and substance use outcomes for Aboriginal community members in Geelong.

You will raise awareness, promote access to supportive services, and collaborate with the Health Service team and external agencies to support referrals and case management.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness within the Aboriginal community on addressing alcohol and other drugs issues.
• Encourage access to culturally appropriate AOD support services.
• Collaborate with Health Service teams and external agencies for referrals and case management.
• Develop harm minimisation programmes, health promotion and education activities.
• Provide information, counselling interventions, and advocacy for service users.

Job description

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co. in Geelong is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker to deliver culturally appropriate health care aimed at improving Social and Emotional Wellbeing and substance use outcomes for Aboriginal community members in Geelong.

You will raise awareness, promote access to supportive services, and collaborate with the Health Service team and external agencies to support referrals and case management.