About the opportunity:

Make a meaningful difference as a FIFO-AOD Counsellor supporting the health, wellbeing and recovery of Yarnangu people across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. This is a unique opportunity to provide culturally protected, trauma-informed and community-focused AOD support across some of Australia's most remote communities. You'll deliver counselling, care coordination, education, prevention and harm minimisation initiatives that support individuals, families and communities to reduce the impacts of alcohol, other drugs and volatile substance use.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver counselling, care coordination, education, prevention and harm minimisation initiatives

- Support individuals, families and communities to reduce the impacts of alcohol, other drugs and volatile substance use

- Deliver meaningful AOD counselling, outreach and early intervention

- Contribute to community-led prevention, education and harm reduction initiatives

- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands

- Work alongside Yarnangu communities, local workers, health professionals and community services

Flexible FIFO roster options – 4 to 8 weeks on each swing, depending on your location.

About you

You’re a compassionate AOD professional passionate about supporting people and communities.

Essential Criteria:

- A relevant qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related discipline.

- Demonstrated experience in AOD, mental health, community services or a related field.

- Knowledge of harm minimisation, recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed care.

- Experience in assessment, counselling, case management and care coordination.

- Strong interpersonal,



communication and relationship-building skills.

- A culturally respectful approach and the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.

- A commitment to working in a malparara way and supporting community-led outcomes.

- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

- A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

Desirable:

- Experience working in remote Aboriginal communities or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

- Experience using Communicare or similar electronic patient record systems.

About the Ngaanyatjarra Council

Welcome to Ngaanyatjarra Lands, a vibrant tapestry of culture and community nestled within the vast beauty of the Australian desert. Home to approximately 1800 Yarnangu (Ngaanyatjarra people) across 11 unique communities, our council is dedicated to preserving and celebrating our rich heritage spanning over 10,000 years and 250,000 square kilometers.

Established in 1981, the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group (NCG) represents the interests of the Ngaanyatjarra People across the 11 communities in the Central Desert region of Western Australia. Employing in excess of 450 people, NCG provides a wide range of services, including health, utilities, construction, employment, community development, shops, roadhouses, art centres and land services. It is one of the largest and most successful Indigenous organisations in the country.

Our Vision:

Representing the aspirations and interests of our diverse communities, we are dedicated to keeping Yarnangu strong on Country.

Join us in preserving our traditions, sharing our stories, and shaping a vibrant future for generations to come.

📌 FIFO-Alcohol & Other Drugs Counsellor (Perth)
🏢 Ngaanyatjarra Council
📍 Perth