About the role

The Assertive Outreach Worker will work to facilitate LAA's Moorditj Moort program (Drug and Alcohol, Mental Health Support and Crime Prevention). LAA's Outreach services provide a range of support to vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal People in the Perth south-eastern metropolitan region.

Working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO), you'll support individuals and families experiencing challenges relating to mental health, alcohol and other drug use, social disadvantage and community safety.

Through the Moorditj Moort (Strong Family) Program and community outreach initiatives, you'll work alongside Aboriginal Elders, community members and partner organisations to build trust, strengthen cultural connections, improve access to essential services and support positive pathways towards healing, recovery and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

- Provide community / place-based outreach services in line with program requirements

- Provide individual case management support for people accessing LAA's services

- Connect individuals / families to long term, effective support

- Deliver activity-based work and daily living skills support based on an established individual plan and risk assessment

- Identify and escalate support mechanisms for people with more intensive or specific challenges

- Implement a range of intervention strategies in keeping with the program mandate and role, including after-hours services as required

- Work within a culturally safe and trauma informed manner

- Maintain high quality case notes using LAA format,



maintaining up to date care plan and ensuring adherence to information sharing and data management protocols

- Report to LAA's General Manager any concerns about participant safety or project non-compliance

- Foster robust relationships with Elders, Aboriginal community members, and local organisations

About you

- Working With Children Check

- National Police Clearance

- Hold a current and valid Western Australian C class motor driver's licence or equivalent

- Australian Citizenship or permanent resident of Australia

- Certificate IV qualification or equivalent experience in Social Work, Human Services, Social Science, Health / Allied Health, Community Policing / Juvenile Justice, Youth Work, or Community Services

- Strong organisational abilities, willing to take initiative and work independently

- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise and consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members

- Demonstrated experience in supporting Aboriginal people and their families with alcohol and other drug issues

- Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality advice, education and support to community members and their families

- Significant knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are strongly encouraged to apply

About us

Langford Aboriginal Association Inc (LAA) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) located at 15 Imber Turn, Langford WA 6147. LAA is committed to Aboriginal self-determination, empowering families and creating lasting, positive change through culturally safe, trauma-informed and community-led outreach services.

📌 Outreach Worker (Alcohol and other drugs; Mental health) (Langford)
🏢 Langford Aboriginal Association
📍 Langford