Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit East Arnhem Alcohol and Other Drugs Unit

Job title Alcohol and Other Drugs Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed for 12 months

Salary package $120,877 - $130,039 Location Alyangula

Position number 30123 RTF 359108 Closing 15/11/2026

Contact Officer Mark WIlson on 089870447 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359108
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability
by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact
officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.

Primary objective
Provide strategic leadership, management and coordination of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services across the Groote Eylandt to support the
delivery of safe, culturally responsive and evidence-based services. Lead service planning, workforce development, stakeholder engagement and
continuous improvement initiatives to reduce alcohol and other drug-related harm and improve health outcomes for individuals, families and
communities.
Context statement
The position operates within a complex remote setting and works collaboratively with community stakeholders and Social Emotional Wellbeing
and Stepped Care teams across Groote Eylandt. The role provides specialist leadership and advice on alcohol and other drugs issues and
contributes to the development of coordinated regional responses to local alcohol and other drug issues, improves access to culturally protected and




evidence informed services and ensures service delivery is responsive to community needs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the day-to-day operation of a small team, including workforce planning, resource allocation, staff supervision and development, and

delivery against regional priorities.
2. Provide high-level, evidence- based advice to senior management on AOD service demand, emerging issues, clinical and operational risk,

workforce requirements and opportunities to improve access, quality and outcomes.
3. Oversee culturally informed AOD treatment options, including brief intervention, case management, care coordination and withdrawal

support, as well as pathways to access rehabilitation services.
4. Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of AOD programs, health promotion and community development initiatives in partnership

with Aboriginal communities and relevant service providers.
5. Build and maintain multidisciplinary and interagency partnerships to resolve service barriers and strengthen pathways across rehabilitation,

primary health, mental health and social support services.
6. Monitor service activity, outcomes and data quality; analyse performance trends and prepare reports, briefings and recommendations to

support accountability, planning and decision-making.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high

quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive experience in AOD, mental health, community health or related human services, including demonstrated success leading and

improving service delivery in a complex or remote environment.
2.



Demonstrated leadership and people management capability, including setting priorities, supervising staff, managing performance and

developing workforce capability within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Advanced knowledge of contemporary AOD practice, including assessment, case management, harm minimisation, withdrawal support and

referral pathways for people experiencing substance use concerns and their families.
4. Demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities and community needs into practical service plans and quality improvement initiatives

supported by data analysis, monitoring and evaluation.
5. Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to build sustainable partnerships

across government, Aboriginal organisations, community-controlled services and local communities.
6. Demonstrated cultural capability and understanding of the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, with the ability to

lead culturally safe practice in a remote setting.
7. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide authoritative advice and prepare reports, briefings,

submissions and recommendations for senior audiences.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in Behavioural or Social Sciences, or Alcohol and Other Drugs certificate.
Further information
Accommodation and flights provided on commencement and completion of contract. Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such
as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant
from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for immunisation requirements - Category A (direct
contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for
requirements.

📌 Alcohol and Other Drugs Coordinator (Alyangula)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alyangula