Job Description

Support Worker - Serenity Withdrawal Unit

About Cyrenian House

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

The Role

We are seeking a Support Worker based at our Serenity Lodge site in Rockingham to provide
support and guidance to residents within the low medical withdrawal unit. This position requires maintaining an active, supportive presence within the unit to promote a safe and recovery-oriented
environment.

The Support Worker is responsible for delivering both practical support and case management to residents undergoing withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. This includes working collaboratively with the clinical team to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans, facilitate referrals to external services, and assist in structured exit and aftercare plans to support residents in maintaining their recovery goals post-discharge.

In addition, the role involves the delivery of structured programs and activities within the unit. This includes facilitating educational and therapeutic group sessions and leading recreational and leisure activities that contribute to residents’ overall wellbeing and engagement in the unit.

The position is offered as part-time working 45 hours PFN.

To be successful in this role, you will require the following key attributes:

• Understanding of alcohol and other drug use issues.
• Experience working with consumers experiencing alcohol and other drug issues.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of services and community resources relevant to the AOD sector.
• Experience and knowledge of withdrawal and harm minimisation.
• Well-developed time and self-management skills; ability to work with limited
  supervision.
• Sound computer skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and act with
  diplomacy and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Full work rights, current National Police Clearance, WWC, current Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate.

If you are a person with a lived experience of addiction, we require at least two years of abstinence from AOD use at the time of application and a commitment to remain abstinent.

What we offer you.

• Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options available.
• 12 days Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave.
• Annual training allowance.
• Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working
  conditions.
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
• Comprehensive orientation and induction.

How to apply.

Please submit your application via the Seek website https://www.seek.com.au. Your application should include:

• response to the selection criteria in no more than two pages.
• current resume, including two referees.

Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the
JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com

Applications for this position will close on or before 3rd June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information, please contact Deb McManus @ dmcmanus@cyrenianhouse.com

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout Cyrenian House. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.