Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative – Geelong West VIC
Make a real difference to the local community
Full-Time, Ongoing
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The Role
The key purpose of this role is to provide culturally appropriate health care that contributes to improvement in Social and Emotional Wellbeing, and substance abuse outcomes of Aboriginal community members, through the provision of:
- Raising awareness within the Aboriginal community on how to take positive action to deal with alcohol and other drugs issues.
- Encouraging access to culturally appropriate alcohol and other drug support services.
- Collaboration with the Health Service team, other Wathaurong programs and external agencies to develop effective strategies for appropriate referral and case management of clients.
- This position also undertakes a few program development activities based on a harm minimization approach, including health promotion, information provision, education activities, development and maintenance of community linkages, referrals, counselling interventions, the provision of advice to generalist services, liaising with relevant programs and fulfilling an advocacy role on behalf of the service user.
About You
- Qualifications or relevant experience in the alcohol and other drug discipline
- Sound knowledge of issues affecting Aboriginal people, particularly within the Wathaurong community
- Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and cultural strengths and challenges affecting Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality services.
- Suitable communication, advocacy and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with challenging behaviours.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Knowledge of and ability to effectively liaise with other health services including substance abuse services.
- The ability to set and maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
- *A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.
About Us
Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au
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Alcohol and other Drugs Worker in Geelong employer: Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the local community. With a strong focus on cultural safety and empowerment, employees in the Journey Walker role benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises personal growth and community connection. Located in North Geelong, the co-operative offers unique opportunities for professional development while ensuring a child-safe environment where all voices are valued.
Contact Details:
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Recruitment Team
