Aboriginal Support Worker

Aboriginal Support Worker - Nannup Therapeutic Centre (TC)

The Role:

The Aboriginal Support Worker will provide yarning, mentoring, interactive therapeutic activities, education, mediation, and support to residents in a residential setting. They will also develop relationships with Aboriginal communities in the Great Southern and South-West regions. The position will promote Cyrenian services and develop Elder groups who can advise and support the programs offered by Cyrenian House.

Our Organisation: 

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs. 

The position is part-time 38 hours per fortnight, based at our Nannup site. Level 4 - Level 5, salary $87,064 - $102,823 (depending on experience) 

Required Criteria:

• Hold a Certificate III in Community Services and AOD and/or experience in working with Aboriginal people in an AOD service (minimum).
• Possess a sound knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Take an active role in Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Demonstrated and well-developed interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and First Aid Certificate.
• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle.

What we offer you: 

• Five week’s annual leave.
• Generous salary packaging options.
• Excellent working conditions, professional training, and development opportunities. 
• Annual training and development allowance.
• Free on-site parking.

How to apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application to ****@cyrenianhouse.com 

your application should include:  

• response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
• current resume, including two referees.

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com

For further information, please contact Therese Mahoney at ********@cyrenianhouse.com 

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications will close on or before 9 am Friday 15th March 2024. 

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.