BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).
BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.
BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.
What We Are Offering
Access to Salary Packaging - up to $18,550 annually (general living expenses + meals & entertainment)
Fixed Term, 12 months
Full Time, 38 hours per week
SCHADS 4 Classification - $88,000 to $95,000 annually
12% Superannuation
Supportive work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Job Description
The Position
The AOD Worker provides client-centered support to individuals affected by alcohol and other drug use, aiming to reduce harm and promote recovery. This role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating referrals to appropriate services.
The AOD Worker collaborates with clients, families, and community stakeholders to enhance wellbeing, build resilience, and support sustainable change. A key focus is on empowering clients through education, advocacy, and culturally safe practices while promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy choices.
Key Responsibilities
Support, Advocacy and Referral for Clients
Complete episodes of care with clients.
Maintain a client load of up to 25 clients including a caseload of forensic clients.
Accept referrals from individuals, families, and agencies in the community.
Ensure that you are available to support the clients with these appointments if requested.
Ensure that the support agencies are supporting the needs of the client.
Work with the Program Manager of Wellbeing and the Wellbeing Team to identify clients who fall through service gaps and are hardest to engage.
Ensure legislation, standards and guidelines are being followed and maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals.
Advocate and refer clients to relevant support services.
Maintain up to date case noting and all relevant paperwork.
Ensure culturally safe practice.
Liaison with key stakeholders and professional networking
Ensure effective ongoing liaison with partner agencies, key stakeholders, services and personnel.
Participate on relevant interagency working committees.
Conduct case conferencing when required with other agencies.
Promote Wellbeing Programs and BDAC to relevant external agencies and key stakeholders.
Be available for external consultation regarding Wellbeing Services and BDAC services.
Inform key agencies and other service providers about social and historical factors that may be contributing to negative contacts between other agencies and community members.
Meet regularly with key stakeholders to assist in the development and implementation of initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Selection Criteria
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively and efficiently plan and organise own workloads.
An ability to manage stressful situations.
Demonstrated negotiation and advocacy skills.
Knowledge of the causes and effects of drugs and alcohol, and addictions on individuals, families and communities.
Understanding of crisis management and the ability to deal with life threatening situations including the prevention of suicide.
Understanding of Indigenous culture.
Understanding of all relevant legislation, policies and practices.
Education, Training and/or Competencies
Mandatory
Qualifications in Alcohol and Drug or equivalent (AOD skills set)
Preferred/ desired
Knowledge of local service providers and referral pathways
Forensic client experience
Experience within the AOD or Mental Health Sector
Previous experience working within ACCHOs and/or working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Applications should have a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role, as well as addressing the Key Selection Criteria and an up to date resume. The Position Description for this role can be found here.
We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible as we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis.
Please ensure you submit your application via the ELMO Portal or SEEK. We cannot accept applications via email.
Mandatory Requirements
Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.
This is a designated male-identified position under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). The role has been identified as male to meet cultural and community needs for gender-specific support in suicide prevention. Only male identified applicants are eligible to apply.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
