About the role:

As a Brief Intervention Case Manager with us, you will get to provide immediate trauma-informed and person-centred care to participants utilising brief interventions. Our Case Managers support people with practical information and supports and

- Deliver brief interventions and relapse prevention support
- Provide case management and psychosocial support
- Facilitate psychoeducation and recovery groups
- Develop wellbeing and safety plans
- Build referral pathways and community partnerships
- Support participants to achieve health, housing, wellbeing and recovery goals

Hours and location

This full-time role is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Working in a hybrid capacity, you'll split your time between our Coffs Harbour office, community-based outreach, and occasional work from home. A work vehicle is provided for community appointments. This position is funded until 30 June 2027, with strong potential for extension as part of our expanding community services.

Salary

This role will be remunerated at SCHCDS Level 4 $46-50ph with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.

Applications close

Early applications are encouraged. We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

Why you’ll love working with us

We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes:





- Flexible Working Solutions:We support your work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
- Extra Annual Leave:Enjoy two additional weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to spend more time on holiday.
- Career Growth:Explore internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programs.
- Professional Development:Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Supportive Environment:Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to external clinical supervision for direct service staff
- Salary Packaging Benefits:Increase your take-home pay by 6-12% with ATO-approved incentives, allowing you to allocate up to $15,899 of tax-free salary towards your mortgage, rent, loans, credit card, or school fees.
- Salary Packaging Meal and Accommodation Card:Receive a $2,650 card for meals and accommodation.
- Convenient Packaging Options:Package your costs for smartwatches, EarPods, professional memberships or a novated vehicle lease.

About us

The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery.



We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support.We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.

If you are planning to move for this role

The Welcome Experience is a free service for essential workers and their families who are considering moving to or have moved to regional NSW. Local Connectors make moving easier by helping you find a home, schools, childcare, job opportunities for your partner, and connections within the community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Eligibility and experience

1. Tertiary qualifications at diploma level or higher in an AOD, Social work, psychology, or Mental Health field.
2. Current driver's licence, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check
3. A minimum of two years' experience in delivery of brief interventions with a trauma informed approach using knowledge of AOD support and relapse prevention.

Cover letters that address all criteria will be best placed to progress through the selection process.

The Buttery recognises the advantages that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQASB+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups. We support lived experience and neurodiversity.

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📌 AOD Brief Intervention Case Manager (Coffs Harbour City Council)
🏢 The Buttery
📍 Coffs Harbour City Council