About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.
From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.
We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).
The Dooralong Transformation Centre is Australia's largest drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation centre providing residential support services in an abstinence based, drug-free environment.
Number Of Positions Available
2
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.
From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest providers of alcohol and other drug services.
We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling, and withdrawal management services).
The Dooralong Transformation Centre is Australia's largest drug,



alcohol and gambling rehabilitation centre providing residential support services in an abstinence based, drug-free setting.
About The Role
As a Support Worker, this is your opportunity to provide effective support to clients at the Morisset AOD Service & Berkley Vale AOD Service, ensuring values-driven and proactive care.
Reporting to the Team Leader, this is a Part time (19 hours a week) role, located in Morisset & Berkley Vale, NSW.
How You Will Make An Impact
Provide a safe and welcoming environment ensuring participant's immediate & basic needs are met and rights upheld.
Implement risk management plans including preventative actions and mitigation strategies.
Facilitate daily program of activities which model and foster participation & skills.
Support participant self-determination, sense of safety and stability, through applied recovery oriented, person centred, strengths based and trauma informed practice skills.
Work collaboratively with other staff teams to support participants to action treatment goals as per case plans.
Assist participants to access community support & services.
Monitor safety of participants and activities.
Assist with other tasks as required, which may include, light cleaning, preparing rooms for new participants and transporting participants to appointments.
Supervise the self- administration of medication.
What You Will Bring
A current and valid First Aid Certificate.
A current and valid NSW Driver Licence.




Minimum Certificate 4 qualification relevant to the work performed and or equivalent previous experience in relevant industry, and/or on the job training.
Experience working with people with AOD and Co-occurring issues.
AOD Certificate 4 Core unit AOD Skill set or willingness to undertake if required
What We Offer
Flexible working conditions
NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
Applications will closeas soon as a suitable candidate is secured.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.
All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check.
Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration
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📌 Support Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 The Salvation Army Australia
📍 New South Wales