Job Description

Welfare Worker

Rick Hammersley Therapeutic Centre (TC)

The Role:

We are seeking a part-time Welfare Worker to join our team at Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community (RHCTC) mixed gender program. This dynamic role involves providing culturally appropriate client assessment and case planning, medical and health coordination, financial support and benefit access, medication management, legal and justice system assistance, advocacy and interagency collaboration, exit planning and referrals.

Our Organisation:

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit 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 position is Level 4 - Level 5, salary $96,295 - $113,725 per annum on pro-rata basis plus superannuation (depending on experience).

To be appointed / successful in this role you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Health, Social Welfare, or related field
• Provide welfare support and advocacy for residents in treatment
• Experience working in a residential or community-based AOD program
• Deliver practical life skills education
• Assist with referrals, appointments, and transport to external services
• Support integration and empowerment of residents within the Therapeutic Community
• Liaise with external agencies including legal and health services
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical data
• Participate in staff development, supervision, and continuous improvement
• Willingness and ability to work within the philosophy and culture of the Therapeutic Community model.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and colleagues.  Current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, First Aid Certificate, and Current Driver’s Licence. 

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?

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website, your application should include:    

cover letter stating your suitability for the role in no more than two pages. 

current resume, including two referees.

Shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

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

www.cyrenianhouse.com

For further information, please contact Evelyne Goder: egoder@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.