• Permanent, Part Time
• Wellington House Residential Detox, Box Hill
• Successful applicant will have access to on-going relevant professional development
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Turning Point Addiction Medicine Unit is looking for the right person to take up a role as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Liaison Worker (ALW) at Wellington House and Ward 1 East Community Residential Withdrawal Unit.

This role will be supporting clients at both Wellington House and ward 1 East in Box Hill and will work within a dynamic team providing treatment, support and care for people withdrawing from alcohol and drugs. This will include working with clients' families/carers and addressing a broad range of issues that are contributing to alcohol and other drug use. In this role you will be expected to have experience working in the alcohol and other drug services and in the provision of alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment and recovery.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Experience working in an Aboriginal cultural setting
• Certificate IV in AOD studies
• Identify as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury.
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values: Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**