Aboriginal Support Worker

Aboriginal Support Worker 

Rick Hammersley Therapeutic Community  

The Role: 

We are seeking an Aboriginal Support Worker to join our team at Rick Hammersley Therapeutic Community (TC). The position will provide yarning, mentoring, interactive therapeutic activities, education, mediation, and support culturally staff members and residents in a residential alcohol and other drug treatment setting.  

The Aboriginal Support Worker will also foster connections with local Aboriginal Elders and communities, ensuring culturally appropriate support and engagement. This position provides culturally appropriate support to residents of the Saranna and Gnangara Programs that operate at the Rick Hammersley Therapeutic Community facility. 

You will be a key part of a multidisciplinary team, offering site-based support to enhance the accessibility and the cultural security of our service.  

The successful candidate will be offered the following benefits:  

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.    
• Annual training allowance.  
• 12 days Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave  
• Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions.  
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.      
• Comprehensive orientation and induction.   

 The position is part-time, working 60 hours per fortnight, based at our Rick Hammersley site in Cullacabardee.  

Level 4 - Level 5, salary $96,295 -$113.725 per annum ($48.58 - $57.37 per hour) on pro-rata basis plus superannuation (depending on experience). 

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.    

Cyrenian House considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).  

To be appointed / successful in this role. You will require the following key qualifications, skills, and experience: 

• Possess a sound knowledge of alcohol and other drug issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 
• Hold a Certificate III in Community Services and AOD and/or experience working with Aboriginal people in an AOD service (minimum). 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. 
• Sound skills in communicating with and responding to women and families and maintaining boundaries and confidentiality. 
• Current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate, and Current Driver’s Licence. 

Desirable competencies and experience: 

• Have an understanding of the “Therapeutic Community” treatment model. 

How to apply? 

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the

Seek website.

  Your application should include:     

cover letter stating your suitability for the role in no more than two pages.

current resume, including two referees.

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

 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 Matthew Bejger: ••••@cyrenianhouse.com 

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.  

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout Cyrenian House.  In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.   

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.