Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker

1 day ago

Randwick, New South Wales, Australia Ted Noffs Foundation Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Type:Part-time Night Shift Position *Night Shift is 11pm to 7.30am*

Availability: Must be available for up to 4 night shifts per week

Location: Randwick, NSW

Remuneration:Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award 2010 (Level 3) + Full salary packaging options available up to $15,900 per annum.

About Us:

Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, who's work championed social justice, mental health support, and innovative youth services. Today, the Foundation continues his legacy, delivering frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD. With over 200 staff and 350 volunteers, we remain deeply committed to helping young people affected by issues related to drugs, crime, and mental health.

The Role:

Noffs is looking for Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Night Shift) to join our Palm Youth Rehab Program, a residential drug treatment program for young people (aged 13 – 18) to address serious drug and alcohol related difficulties. Operating as a therapeutic community, our youth rehab for teens is a three month program providing holistic, intensive, multi-disciplinary and residential treatment, staffed by professionals specifically trained in working through trauma, challenging behaviours and complex needs. The program offers counselling, family support, group work, vocational/educational modules, living skills and recreational activities.

This role is a great entry into the field of drug and alcohol, social work and youth work. Fresh graduates of relevant majors are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

  • Conduct routine checks on residents.
  • Complete admin tasks (case notes/shift summaries, scanning & filing client documents).
  • Complete house hold duties such as tidying + laundry.
  • Process client drug and alcohol samples.
  • Ensure client medications and personal items are accounted for each shift.
  • Coordinate the wake up routine of clients.
  • Provide and promote a safe and healthy environment which is free of harassment and which encourages a positive atmosphere.
  • Provide support to counsellors and others in the implementation of care plans for residents.
  • Participate in staff meetings, professional supervision and in service training as required.

Essential Selection Criteria

  • Relevant qualification (minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Youth Work, Community Service or equivalent).
  • Experience working with young people, preferably those with alcohol and other drug related difficulties.
  • Capacity and willingness to work on Night Shift from 11pm to 7.30am up to 4 shifts per week.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage clients positively while maintain own boundaries.
  • Initiative, creativity and practical life skills to organise positive group and individual recreational and other activities.
  • Group management and crisis intervention skills along with a mature, compassionate, common sense approach to conflict resolution.
  • Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.
  • Successful candidates must have a current and valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing employment.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence (minimum Provisional licence) and a good driving record.

Desirable Selection Criteria

  • Knowledge of and commitment to a Therapeutic Community model.
  • Proficient in the use of client management systems.
  • First Aid Certificate.

If you're looking for work that's real, challenging, and genuinely makes a difference—you've found the right place. At Noffs, we stand beside young people who've faced adversity early in life, offering free, evidence-based treatment and genuine care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and walk alongside these young people on their journey, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through SEEK (Resume and a Cover letter addressing the selection criteria).

Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to First Nations People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

As interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point and will be highly regarded. Interviews may be offered upon application.

For further information, contact us at .

Please note - only successful applicants will be contacted.

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