Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range $142,384 - $153,038

(including salary $120,877 - $130,039)

East Arnhem Alcohol and Other Drugs Unit

Alyangula

One full time vacancy fixed for 12 months is available

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal people, families and communities impacted by Alcohol and Other Drugs?

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and culturally responsive Alcohol and Other Drugs Coordinator to join our team based on Groote Eylandt.

This role provides leadership and coordination of Alcohol and Other Drugs services across Groote Eylandt Archipelago, including Angurugu, Alyangula, Umbakumba & Milyakburra (Bickerton Island). Working closely with the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team and other health professionals, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of culturally safe, community-informed AOD care within a remote primary health setting

You will:

- Lead and coordinate culturally safe Alcohol and Other Drugs support services
- Support harm minimisation and coordinated care pathways
- Work collaboratively with the SEWB team and other health professionals
- Strengthen partnerships with community stakeholders and service providers
- Lead and coordinate a small team in a remote setting
- Lead and support health promotion, prevention and community education initiative

Regular travel to remote communities is required by 4WD and light aircraft, and applicants must be eligible to hold an NT Driver’s licence.

About You

You are an experienced AOD professional with strong leadership and coordination skills who understands the importance of culture,



community and relationships in supporting recovery and wellbeing. You are confident working in remote and cross-cultural environments and bring strong communication, stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills.

You Bring:

- Extensive experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector, including assessment, case management and harm minimisation
- Experience leading and supporting a team, ideally within a remote or culturally diverse environment
- Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and with community stakeholders
- Confidence facilitating groups, meetings and education sessions
- Robust written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel to remote communities

Why Join Us

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal people and families
- Work in a role that values culture as central to healing and wellbeing
- Contribute to improving culturally safe Alcohol and Other Drugs services in East Arnhem
- Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional development in AOD and community engagement

If you are passionate about supporting our people and strengthening culturally safe AOD services, we encourage you to apply.

The Benefits

- Competitive remuneration package
- Leave loading per year
- Salary packaging




- Accommodation provided
- Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOILs) – 3 per year provided for you and your recognised dependents, including 2 days of leave to allow for travel time
- 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements
- Relocation support
- Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
- Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Housing for this position is based in the beautiful seaside town of Alyangula, Groote Eylandt which is situated roughly 50 kilometres from the Northern Territory mainland in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Groote Eylandt Archipelago consists of 3 main communities and multiple homelands/outstations, with a predominantly Aboriginal population of roughly 2,800 people.

Groote Eylandt is a fantastic place to live, learn and work. It is known for its pristine natural and marine environment, spectacular scenery, Aboriginal art and culture, and some of the best beaches in Australia.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Mark WIlson on 089870447 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 30123

Closing date: 15/11/2026

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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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