Aboriginal AOD Case Manager

About the role Join our team as a First Nations Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Case Manager and play a vital role in improving health and wellbeing for individuals, families, and communities. The role will work in close collaboration with Aboriginal Community Housing Limited in Kempsey (ACHL). What you’ll be doing Provide trauma-informed, person-centred care using brief interventions that truly make a difference. Work closely with participants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, ensuring culturally safe and respectful support. Deliver practical assistance and psychosocial capacity-building strategies to empower people on their recovery journey. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate group programmes focused on: psychoeducation, harm minimisation, process groups and relapse prevention About the Program The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programme (DATP) is a stepped‑care model designed to support people aged 12+ at all stages from early intervention to relapse prevention. Our goal is simple yet powerful: better health and social outcomes for those affected by substance misuse. Hours and location The hours are 26 per week over four or five days. This position is based in Kempsey with options to work from an office, home and in the community. A vehicle is available from a central location. The role is funded until 30th June 2026 with potential for extension. Qualifications and checks Diploma or higher qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), community services, or mental health; OR hold a Certificate IV in one of these fields combined with relevant experience working with First Nations communities. Current driver’s licence, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check. As this is an identified role, confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required. Professional skills and experience Demonstrated experience working with First Nations people in delivery of AOD support and relapse prevention services with a trauma-informed approach. Experience in case management and delivery of mental health and suicide prevention services with a psychosocial capacity building framework. Demonstrated experience working with people with a substance use disorder. Demonstrated experience facilitating groups. Established networks and relationships with a range of referral services across the local community. Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing tools. Find out more For a position description, see For any other queries, please contact ***********@buttery.org.au How to apply Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to ***********@buttery.org.au. In your cover letter, please use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. Candidates must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. Note Section 14 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applications close We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found. Why you’ll love working with us We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits – whether it’s ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes: Flexible Working Solutions: We support your work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements. We offer the potential to scale your hours up or down over time. Extra Annual Leave: Enjoy two additional weeks of annual leave (pro rata) to spend more time on holiday. Career Growth: Explore internal opportunities to transfer and work in other programmes. Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive Environment: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and to external clinical supervision for direct service staff. Salary Sacrifice Benefits: Increase your take‑home pay by 6‑12% with ATO‑approved incentives, allowing you to allocate up to $15,899 of tax‑free salary towards your mortgage, rent, loans, credit card, or school fees. Meal and Accommodation Card: Receive a $2,650 card for meals and accommodation. Convenient Packaging Options: Package your costs for smartwatches, EarPods, professional memberships or a novated vehicle lease. About us The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973. Through residential and community-based programmes, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programmes are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands. The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQASB+ community members are encouraged to apply. We’re proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups. We support lived experience and neurodiversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr