About the role

Fixed term contract to 30 June 2027

The AOD Worker provides culturally safe, trauma-informed, and community-led support to individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug use on Groote Eylandt. The role contributes to reducing harm, strengthening community wellbeing, and supporting the priorities of the NT Aboriginal Justice Agreement by working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to address the underlying causes of justice involvement.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver culturally responsive AOD support including intake, care planning and case management
- Apply harm reduction, early intervention and relapse prevention strategies
- Support clients involved in or at risk of contact with the justice system
- Work closely with Aboriginal community members, Elders, and local organisations to ensure culturally appropriate service delivery
- Facilitate referrals to health, housing, mental health, and justice-related services, or other services that address any domains of wellbeing for residents
- Promote healing, wellbeing, and community safety in line with the NT Government priorities
- Maintain accurate and timely case notes, data collection and reports as required
- Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and reflective practice
- Maintain AHC Assets to ensure loss and damage prevention

About you





- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (Or similar), or willingness to obtain
- Experience working with people impacted by alcohol and other drug use
- Strong understanding of culturally secure, trauma informed, and healing informed practice
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in remote Aboriginal Community settings
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with diverse clients
- Ability to manage complex needs and respond to crisis situations
- Willing & able to facilitate group sessions on topic of expertise
- Maintain a Full (Class C) Northern Territory Driver's Licence
- Maintain a current First Aid & CPR qualification
- Maintain a satisfactory and current National Police Certificate

About us DASA walks beside people to help them reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and other drug use. We do this by providing care, support, education, and accommodation through a therapeutic community model using a non-judgmental and client-centered approach.

The Anindilyakwa Healing

Centre (AHC) is a 32 bed residential program for Anindilyakwa Men to address the drivers and causes of behaviour resulting in contact with the criminal justice system. The program draws on Anindilyakwa cultural values and leadership as well as evidence based western treatment principles.

📌 Alcohol & Other Drug Workers (Multiple Vacancies) (Groote Eylandt)
🏢 Drug u0026 Alcohol Services Australia
📍 Groote Eylandt