Posted: 24/07/2026
Closing Date: 14/08/2026
Job Type: Casual
Job Category: Community Services and Development
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.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Job Description
The Odyssey Family Recovery Centre is brand new purpose built, long term Residential program aimed at empowering and upskilling Parents, shilst managing the harms related to substance use.




DUTIES INCLUDE:
Supporting the day-to-day running of the Family Recovery Centre across 24/7 roster.
Working within a team based workplace.
Provide direct support andsupervision to families.
Manage the day-to-day complexities of supporting a range of vulnerable parents and children from all walks of life.
Facilitating and supporting Parents on their recovery journey.
Administrative tasks as required including but not limited to emailing, case noting, file management.
Role modelling to participants engaged in the program.
Desired Skills and Experience
SELECTION CRITERIA:
VET Certificate or Diploma in relevant area or in process of obtaining
Understanding of or experience with supporting people with AOD support needs and/or mental health support needs.
Demonstrated experience working within a residential or similarly complex program of facility.
Experience working to support children and/or parents and families, especially those with complex support needs.
Experience with group facilitation.
Experience working in a team environment to deliver coordinated support.
Hold a current NSW Driver's License.
Unlimited right to live and work in Australia.
Odyssey House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all Staff to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to background checks and undertake mandatory Safeguarding Children and Young People Training. As such, successful candidates will be required to have obtained:
Current First Aid Certificate.
National Police Record Check (less than 12 months old).
Applications Close:
For further infromation please contact Chris Lonsdale (Family Recovery Centre Manager)
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