Job Description
Job no: ******
n Work type: Permanent
n Location: South Brisbane
n Categories: Social Work
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About the role
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Join Mater Hospital Brisbane as a Youth Substance Worker within the Mater Young Adult Health Centre's Clarence Street 24-hour Residential Withdrawal Program in a full-time, permanent position.
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This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people aged ***** experiencing problematic substance use. Working within a specialised multidisciplinary team, you'll provide therapeutic support in a safe, structured residential environment that promotes harm reduction, relapse prevention, resilience and positive long-term outcomes for young people and their families.
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Salary range: $***** - $***** per hourplus
superannuationandaccess
to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!
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What you'll be doing
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You'll play an integral role in supporting young people throughout their withdrawal journey by delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a residential setting. You will:
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Provide individual support, counselling, advocacy and case management for young people participating in the residential withdrawal program.
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Conduct intake assessments, brief interventions and coordinate individual support plans.
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Facilitate therapeutic group programs focused on relapse prevention, harm reduction, resilience, life skills, and recreational and cultural activities.
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Deliver person-centred, developmentally appropriate interventions using strength-based approaches.
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, coordinated residential care.
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Maintain accurate case notes, documentation and reporting in line with organisational standards.
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Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practices, procedures and quality improvement initiatives.
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Support the day-to-day operations of the residential program,



including participation in an after-hours on-call roster.
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About you
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You're a compassionate and resilient professional who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive change. You thrive in a collaborative environment, build genuine relationships, and bring a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to your practice.
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You will bring:
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Minimum Diploma qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Youth Work, Community Services or a related discipline.
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Experience supporting young people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues, mental health challenges or other complex needs.
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Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction, relapse prevention and strength-based intervention frameworks.
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Experience providing individual support, counselling, case management and facilitating group programs.
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Ability to manage complex situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Solid communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Commitment to ongoing professional development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
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Current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.
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Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
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Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.




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We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
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Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
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Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
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Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
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Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
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Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
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Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
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Convenient, discounted on-site parking
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Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
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Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater.
#GETBETTERWITHMATER
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For more information, please contact Amanda Tilse:
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/ *********
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Applications close Sunday 23rd August ****.
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All successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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Advertised: 10 Aug **** E. Australia Standard Time
n Applications close: 23 Aug **** E. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Youth Substance Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Queensland