Aboriginal Support Worker

Aboriginal Support Worker – Rick Hammersley Therapeutic Community

The Role:

The Aboriginal Support Worker will provide yarning, mentoring, interactive therapeutic activities, education, mediation, and support staff members and residents in a residential alcohol and other drug treatment setting. The key focus of the position is to provide culturally appropriate support to residents of the Saranna and Gnangara Programs that operate at the Rick Hammersley Therapeutic Community facility.

The Aboriginal Support Worker will also foster connections with local Aboriginal Elders and communities, ensuring culturally appropriate support and engagement.

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. 

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).

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

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

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.
• Willing to take an active role in Continuous Quality Improvement, learning, and contributing to service excellence.
• Sound skills in communicating with and responding to women and families, and maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with clients, families, and colleagues.
• 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.

What we offer you. 

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.   
• Annual training allowance. 
• 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.  

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: mbejger@cyrenianhouse.com

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

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.