Immediate Start: Community Drug Service Worker

Position Title Community Drug Service Worker Location Broome Unit/Division WACHS - Kimberley > Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref 00617610 Closing Date 17 June 2026, 4:00 PM Recruitment Pool This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent and Fixed Term Part‑Time and Full Time positions with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The pool is open-ended and may be used to fill other similar vacancies across the health service. - Panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. - Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. - Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2027. Eligibility to Apply To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia. Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Additionally, you may be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au. Position Profile Responsible for service delivery of the Community Drug Service Team including clinical service delivery, community service delivery, education and training in the intervention and prevention of alcohol and drug‑related issues. Area Profile WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups, and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three community directorates and a corporate office, providing hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health and support staff. Employee Benefits - 11.5% employer‑contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. - Access to salary packaging arrangements - Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance - Flexible working arrangements - Flexible leave arrangements Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). For further job‑related information, we encourage you to contact Alishia Cartmill on 0429 014 048. Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2–3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer a variety of questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr