Aboriginal Aod Worker

Aboriginal AOD Worker

**Posted**:
12/05/2025

**Closing Date**:
26/05/2025

**Job Type**:
Contract

**Location**:
Singleton

**Job Category**:
Community Services & Development

Embarking on a career journey with Social Futures means becoming part of a mission that goes beyond just a job. We are a voice for social change in regional Australia, with a history spanning over 49 years.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal AOD Worker to join our team 3 days per week, providing care coordination support to people at risk of harm due to alcohol and other drug use with a specific focus on Aboriginal young people, pregnant people and parents with young children. The Aboriginal AOD Worker will be a part of a specialist AOD multidisciplinary team based in Singleton and servicing the surrounding communities.
- Job Description

This role gives you an opportunity to:

- expand your case management and care coordination skills
- be a part of a multidisciplinary team in providing in evidence-based best practice and high quality AOD services
- build partnerships with AOD and mental health services and expand your networks.

At Social Futures, we believe in the value of your voice, and we are dedicated to making positive changes every day. We’ve got your back in providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, one that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. If you identify as Aboriginal then you will be invited to join our internal peer support group, Our Mob.

Among the benefits, we offer flexible working options, access to ongoing learning and development, generous salary packaging options, a staff well-being program, and the opportunity to bank additional days leave per year. Aboriginal staff have access to tailored learning and development opportunities. Additionally, we prioritise safety and uphold that Social Futures isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community.

Here, we believe in inclusivity, integrity, and learning. Why you’ll like working with us:

- your voice will be valued and heard in our mission to support positive social change
- you’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment where we celebrate individuality
- you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high standard of clinical practice.
- Aboriginality: Social Futures considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 (NSW)
- An understanding of and commitment to the Aboriginal communities respecting traditional culture, values, and ways of doing business
- APHRA registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and / or Cert IV Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care or similar is highly desirable
- Experience providing high quality person-centred assessment and support in an AOD service or similar setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all people to ensure effective relationships.
- Demonstrated well-developed organisational, time management and administrative skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional boundaries while engaging in person-centred work.

**We are proud to announce that we have received recognition as an accredited Great Workplace by WRK+. Our amazing team makes our workplace special.**

Social Futures is a Rainbow tick accredited organisation and an equal opportunity employer and actively recruit from key communities; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQSB+, people living with a disability, people with lived experience and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Working with Children, and National Police Check are mandatory requirements for all staff.

Please send us
- A copy of your CV
- A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role.

For further information, please contact **Flic Scott**on **0466 005 986**

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**Applications close Monday 26 May.**

We ensure clear communication and a response for every applicant.

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