Support Worker, AOD

Grand Pacific Health Ltd; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff conference

Employer paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Grand Pacific Health Ltd is seeking a part-time Support Worker, AOD in Queanbeyan to provide recovery-focused support to consumers. The role is 15 hours per week, fixed term until 30 June 2027 with potential extension.

Hours and days are negotiable, offering flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will work with the AOD team to promote wellbeing, independence, and harm-minimisation strategies, collaborating with housing, mental health, and

Qualifications

• Qualification (or currently studying) a qualification in mental health, health or community/social services discipline (minimum Certificate IV).
• Demonstrated experience in working with people who live with AOD difficulties.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented practice per National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services.
• Knowledge of harm minimisation principles gained through education/training.

Responsibilities

• Support consumers to build decision-making, social skills, independence, healthy habits, and resilience
• Promote community access, participation, and positive self-identity
• Work alongside consumers to achieve personal recovery goals
• Collaborate with housing, mental health, AOD services, families, and carers
• Deliver practical, person-centred, recovery-focused support
• Contribute to holistic care that improves quality of life outcomes

Skills

Experience with AOD

Recovery-oriented approach

Harm minimisation knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work

Certificate IV in mental health/health or community services

Job description

Based in Queanbeyan, this is a part-time opportunity (15 hours per week), fixed term until 30th June 2027 with the possibility of extension. Hours and days are negotiable.

The Support Worker, AOD will work within the AOD team to provide open, appropriate and effective support to consumers to improve outcomes and reduce harm associated with drug and alcohol use.

• A positive work culture by offering flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and supervision
• Increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
• GPH Staff Conference
• Employer paid parental leave on top of the government PPL Scheme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

Duties

• Support consumers to build decision-making, social skills, independence, healthy habits, and resilience
• Promote community access, participation, and positive self-identity
• Work alongside consumers to achieve personal recovery goals
• Collaborate with housing, mental health, AOD services, families, and carers
• Deliver practical, person-centred, recovery-focused support
• Contribute to holistic care that improves quality of life outcomes

Skills & Experience

• Qualification (or currently studying) a qualification in mental health, health or community/social services discipline (minimum Certificate IV), and/or Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work or equivalent, or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience in working with people who live with AOD difficulties
• Demonstrated commitment to working from a recovery orientation, in line with the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of harm minimisation and recovery focused support gained through education and/or training

About Grand Pacific Health

What we care about most is supporting healthier, happier, more connected communities across NSW and the ACT. We’re a for-purpose organisation delivering high-quality, low- or no-cost physical, mental and social health services. With over 25 locations across NSW and ACT we are a passionate team we’re here for everyone, especially those experiencing or at greater risk of disadvantage.

Interested?

For more information contact: Erin Dobis, Service Manager on 02 6298 2*** or ******@gph.org.au

Applications close:

9 November 2026. Shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.