Aboriginal Alcohol & Other Drugs Worker

About Us

TAMS-AC is the leading provider of a comprehensive range of culturally appropriate primary healthcare services to enhance the health and emotional well-being of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community of Tamworth and surrounding districts. TAMS-AC is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service on the land of the Gomeroi people, based in Tamworth NSW. TAMS-AC has successfully delivered culturally appropriate primary healthcare services for First Nations People for close to 30 years. In addition to primary healthcare and day to day health services provided by a team of onsite doctors and nurses, TAMS-AC coordinates access to a range of visiting specialist services and community programs.

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Qualifications & Experience

• At a minimum, AOD workers must have completed/working towards a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs.
• Other relevant qualifications including Certificate III in Community Services.
• People who have a connection to the Aboriginal community of Tamworth LGA are encouraged to apply.

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Tasks & Responsibilities

This position gives you the to opportunity to work out in and support community. Within this position you would be expected to deliver high quality culturally safe individual Case Management and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are affected by alcohol and/or other drugs.

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Benefits

• Competitive Salary Packaging benefits including Novated Lease options
• Support from Professional Mentors
• A team centred approach to client care
• Competitive pay rates
• Supported career progression

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Position Closes: 17th of November 2023. For enquiries, please contact Kevin at kevind@tams.org.au or phone: (02) 67 602 500.