About us

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (ACMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Service. For over 40 years, Durri ACMS has provided essential and culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people located in Kempsey, Nambucca Heads, and surrounding communities.

Our primary health service site in Kempsey is located on the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people, extending from the eastern extremity of the Mid North Coast to the Northern Tablelands.

Our Nambucca clinic sits in the homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people, with the Nambucca Valley being the southern gateway to subtropical Australia.

Durri services range across a number of both clinical and non-clinical services. From primary health care, chronic disease, dental, women’s health, perinatal to postnatal services as well as programs ranging from social emotional wellbeing services being built within an all-encompassing health setting means a comprehensive health approach can be undertaken.

Durri ACMS acknowledges the impact of past trauma, dispossession, separation of families, child removal, ongoing social disadvantage, racism and other historical, political, social and cultural issues that impact on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and their communities.

About the role The Aboriginal Health Worker – Alcohol & Other Drugs is responsible for providing culturally appropriate alcohol and other drug services to Aboriginal clients within the Kempsey community.

The role delivers AOD and Nicotine Replacement Therapy programs, client support, education, case management and referrals,



while working with community and health services to support positive health outcomes

Primary Objective The key objectives of the role include:

- Ensure that alcohol and other drugs educational and promotional components of the program are effective and culturally appropriate.
- Plan and implement the Durri ACMS alcohol and other drugs misuse program with the Program team.
- Plan and facilitate weekly Community Based AOD and Nicotine Replacement Therapy support programs.
- Work collaboratively with all alcohol and other drugs clients, clients requiring access to nicotine replacement therapy, and
- Access alcohol and other drugs misuse and associated harms in the Aboriginal community and design and implement harm minimisation strategies under the direction of the Program Manager.

Essential

1. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent (This is an identified position under Section 14D of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)
2. Certificate IV – Drugs and Alcohol or willingness to undertake
3. Demonstrated experience with development of community programs
4. Sound knowledge of community health, public health and Aboriginal Health
5. A thorough knowledge of and association with the local Aboriginal community
6. Experience working with health service agencies, non-government organisation, schools,



community groups and medical professionals at all levels
7. Continuous developing professional competence and qualifications
8. High level of written and verbal communication skills
9. Demonstrated ability to implement and facilitate AOD / NRT support programs
10. Demonstrated ability to work flexibly within tight time schedules and in accordance with variable workload demands
11. Ability to use Microsoft products and the ability to use or willingness to gain proficiency in the Communicare patient information management system
12. Current First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain
13. Current immunisations or willingness to participate in staff immunisation program including COVID-19 vaccinations
14. Ability to hold all relevant security clearances including National Police Check and Working with Children clearance
15. Current valid driver’s license, minimum of Class “C” or equivalent

Core Competencies –

1. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the local community
2. Robust interpersonal skills, including the ability to demonstrate empathy when required.
3. Ability to build relationships with all levels of the organisation

If this interest you, apply now!! For instructions on how to apply please download the application pack by visiting https://durri.org.au/job-opportunities/

Your application must address the selection criteria, or your application will be marked unsuccessful.

To enquire about the role please call Paula Skinner on 04•••••151

Job Applications closing date is Tuesday 27 October 2026 5.00pm - No late applications will be accepted.

📌 AHW - Alcohol & Other Drugs - Female (Kempsey)
🏢 Durri ACMS
📍 Kempsey