Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Karralika Programs Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • Shift Work role - rostered shifts including evenings and weekends
  • Competitive base salary range from $ $ per annum plus shift penalties plus superannuation plus annual leave loading
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Maximise your earning potential with salary packaging options
  • Make a difference in the lives of adults and families impacted by alcohol and other drugs

About the Organisation

Karralika Programs Inc has been supporting communities throughout the ACT and NSW for 45 years, providing quality support and intervention services for families and individuals impacted by alcohol and other drugs.

We employ a multidimensional approach to recovery, supporting our clients to learn about themselves behaviorally, cognitively, and emotionally to achieve and sustain positive outcomes for life.

We now have opportunities available for Alcohol and Other Drug Workers to join the team on a full-time basis in Canberra in our Residential Therapeutic Community.

A Rewarding Role - In More Ways Than One

In addition to a competitive salary ranging from $ $81 000* plus shift penalties, plus superannuation, the successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable adults and their families.

  • salary range is indicative of base salary only and does not include penalty rates for evening and weekend shifts.

The role is defined as a shift work position and includes five weeks annual leave with leave loading, plus one week public holiday leave in lieu of working rostered public holidays.

The role also comes with a host of additional generous benefits, including:

  • Salary packaging opportunities to maximise your earning potential (separate meals and entertainment packaging is also available)
  • Professional development opportunities available for candidates looking to upskill
  • Clinical Supervision and Employee Assistance Program provided

How You'll Make a Difference

Karralika Programs is seeking full-time Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) workers. Applications are sought from qualified and experienced workers who support the purpose and values of our organisation and who have relevant qualifications in AOD with mental health and other complex needs, experience, knowledge and skills.

Thie role provides support to people with significant AOD issues who are participating in residential treatment within the Karralika Therapeutic Community including Adult and Family Programs. The position will include evening and weekend shifts on roster, and the position is offered full-time.

For a more thorough list of responsibilities and core duties, please visit our website , work with us page.

What You'll Bring to the Team

You will have a minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs or an equivalent qualification in other fields including mental health and children's services and experience working with people with complex needs is required. Experience in working within and/or knowledge of the therapeutic community model is an advantage, but not essential.

You will be required to provide a Current National Police Check and hold a Working with Vulnerable People clearance.

You will be joining a supportive team, in a values-based organisation, who sees the potential in every individual. If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you.

If you are looking for a role to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people impacted by alcohol and other drugs? Apply now

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