Practitioner - Health & Wellbeing (Alcohol & Other Drugs) - Aboriginal Designated

**Practitioner - Health & Wellbeing (Alcohol & Other Drugs) - Aboriginal Designated***:

- Community Services | Greater Hobart region, Hobart Metropolitan- Closing date: 14/07/2025

Permanent, full-time Practitioner - Health and Wellbeing (Alcohol & Other Drugs) - Aboriginal Designated position based in Hobart.

This position is a designated role for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

**About Anglicare**:
At Anglicare Tasmania we care about supporting the Tasmanian community through advocating for social justice, and providing programs to support community aged care, housing, families, drug and alcohol addiction, acquired injuries and more.
Our workplace culture embraces diversity and inclusion, we uphold our values of hope, compassion, justice and respect. We work with purpose to make a difference in the lives of people in need, supporting a brighter future for our Tasmanian Community.
Our Addictions services provides support for those affected by alcohol, drug and gambling addictions across Tasmania. Our services provide support not just to those who are experiencing problem behaviours, but also for those directly impacted such as friends and families.

**About the Role**:
Anglicare Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service (ADATS) is an early intervention and psychosocial community-based program for Tasmanians (14 years and older) who have experienced negative impacts from the use of alcohol and/or other drugs, including tobacco and vaping. ADATS provides an intensive, trauma-informed, personalised service for each individual, and if appropriate, their families and partners.

**To be successful you will have**:

- An understanding of the processes people utilise to overcome adversity/distress arising from life challenges.
- An ability to recognise and understand people’s intrinsic resourcefulness.
- Provide support in a manner consistent with Anglicare’s values and practice principles.
- Demonstrate high level of communication and interpersonal skills with people who access our services, family/carers, colleagues, other service providers and stakeholders.
- Ability to accurately document and maintain records.
- Demonstrated experience with relevant information and communication technologies.
- Ability to work autonomously within organisational policy and procedure.
- A high level of professionalism and a willingness to develop and reflect on professional practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of current best practice in supporting people with a range of social issues including children, young people and their families.
- Relevant qualifications (Certificate IV Community Services or higher).
- Demonstrated experience providing support to people facing adversity and challenges in their lives.

**What we offer you**:

- an attractive salary of $88,465.52 to $92,713.92 (Full-time equivalent)
- not-for-profit salary packaging available that can increase your take-home pay
- a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline;
- professional development opportunities;
- a friendly and supportive work environment.

**The successful applicant will be required to**:

- provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check
- present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- provide a satisfactory Anglicare-assessed medical:

- provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver’s Licence.

On commencement, the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY, 14**th** July 2025 by 6pm**

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

**Important Information About Anglicare Tasmania**

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.