Fixed-term

About the role

Join Armajun Aboriginal Health Service in Inverell to support access to evidence-based drug and alcohol services across Inverell and surrounding communities. This ongoing, full-time position provides holistic case management, advocacy, referral and service coordination for people experiencing harm to their health and wellbeing due to substance use. The role also contributes to community development, health promotion, culturally appropriate partnerships and continuous improvement across the Drug and Alcohol Program.

Key responsibilities

- Undertake initial assessments of client needs and develop holistic, individualised care plans.

- Deliver case management services, including care coordination, monitoring, review and discharge planning.

- Provide culturally appropriate assessment, referral, counselling and group work services.

- Advocate on behalf of clients and refer them to appropriate health, welfare and community services.

- Work collaboratively with primary health care staff, visiting addiction medicine specialists, drug and alcohol services, general practitioners and community organisations.

- Maintain accurate client records, care plans and casework documentation in accordance with privacy, confidentiality and informed consent requirements.

- Participate in community networks and support collaborative responses to drug and alcohol issues.

- Assist with community education, health promotion and access to appropriate drug and alcohol resources.

- Collect and report client and program data in accordance with organisational requirements.





- Contribute to project reports, publications, presentations and community feedback activities.

- Participate in quality improvement activities aligned with Quality Improvement Council standards.

- Follow organisational policies, procedures, relevant legislation, regulatory standards and work health and safety requirements.

- Attend mandatory training and participate in clinical supervision, performance planning and review activities.

- Travel within the region, including occasional overnight travel, where required.

What we're looking for

- Formal qualifications in health, welfare, social work, alcohol and other drugs or a related field at TAFE or institute level, or substantial relevant experience.

- Experience working in, or a solid understanding and commitment to, primary health care and alcohol and other drug services.

- Experience working with community-controlled organisations and Aboriginal communities, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, communities and service providers.

- Understanding of drug and alcohol issues affecting individuals, families and communities.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in computer applications for word processing, internet and email.

- Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

- A current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the region.

- Knowledge of current alcohol and other drug treatment philosophies and strategies is desirable.

- Networking and referral experience is desirable.

📌 Drug and Alcohol Case Worker - Fixed term, Inverell
🏢 Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
📍 Inverell