Senior Community Drug Service Worker

WA Country Health Service – Kimberley

Location: Derby

Salary: HSO Level G6 $114,816 - $124,147 p.a. pro rata (plus 12% superannuation)

Position Number: 00616476

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Friday 28 August 2026

This is a Permanent or Fixed Term appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency, at various hours to be negotiated with the manager.

Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal descent.

Position Profile: This position is responsible for service delivery of the Kimberley Community Alcohol and Drug Service (KCADS) in the West Kimberley region (Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and surrounding communities) including clinical service delivery, community service delivery, education and training in the intervention and prevention of alcohol and drug related issues.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• • 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
  • Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
  • Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Flexible leave arrangements
  • Other professional and location-based allowances

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Alishia Cartmill on 04•• ••• 048.

Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.