Outstation Coordinator (Alcohol & Other Drugs)
Job No:
38672
Location:
Yuendumu, NT
- Take on a new challenge within this unique facility in central Australia!
- Join an organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for youths living in the Yuendumu area and truly make a difference!
- Competitive remuneration circa $65,000 - $70,000, including salary packaging with salary sacrificing!
- A great range of further benefits include fully furnished accommodation, free utilities and phone and internet allowances!
About the Organisation
The Mt Theo Program was started by the Yuendumu Community in 1993 to address chronic petrol sniffing in the area. The Program now encompasses four main arms of service: the Mt Theo Outstation cultural treatment and rehabilitation program; the Jaru Pirrjirdi youth development/leadership and aftercare program incorporating the Yuendumu Youth diversionary program; the Warra Warra Kanyi (WWK) Counselling and Mentoring service; and an Outreach Program providing diversionary and media activities in Willowra, Nyirrpi and Lajamanu.
The Mt Theo Program has dedicated itself to developing strength, health, meaningful pathways and leadership in Warlpiri youth. The sustainable, and notable, success of the program is based on the support, strength and character of Warlpiri youth and their communities, and the outstanding dedication of its staff. The program was created by and for Warlpiri people, and is governed by a Committee of 62 Warlpiri people.
The key aim of this partnership between the Mt Theo Program, Warlpiri youth and their communities is the facilitation of positive and meaningful futures for them as individuals and their families, and their community and culture at large.
For more information, please visit http://www.mttheo.org/home/
About Yuendumu, NT
Sitting on the edge of the Tanami Desert, 300 kilometres north west of Alice Springs, the remote community of Yuendumu is one of the largest Aboriginal communities in central Australia and has a thriving community of Aboriginal artists.
Yuendumu is a community largely made up of the Warlpiri and Anmatyerr Aboriginal people, with a population of approximately 817. It is located within the Yuendumu Aboriginal Lands Trust area on traditional Anmatyerr and Warlpiri land and includes numerous outstations.
For an isolated area, Yuendumu is surprisingly busy. With a strong arts centre, women's centre, its own media centre and a cutting edge youth program, Yuendumu is a community known for its energy and vitality.
About the Opportunity
The Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC) has a unique opportunity for an Outstation Coordinator (Alcohol & Other Drugs) to join the team within the Mt Theo Program - the nationally acclaimed community response to substance abuse and youth development. Based in Yuendumu, NT, this is a full time position working 5 days per week, incorporating after hours and weekends as required.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and WYDAC Committee, you'll be coordinating the operations of the Mt Theo Outstation with the aim to support young people in recovering from substance misuse and anti-social behaviour. This will include providing opportunities for their personal and professional development through effective case-management as well as supervising all Outstation staff, including the Coordination Team and Carers, while staying at the Outstation at least once per week.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include:
- Assessing referred clients for admission and developing client care plans;
- Supervising and reflecting on client activity and representing young people in bush court;
- Managing outstation staff and supervising the general operations of the outstation;
- Liaising with families in the community on prospective, current and past clients, as well as external agencies;
- Attending and running critical meeting for the department;
- Undertaking daily reporting and quality management processes; and
- Engaging with and creating close relationships with 'at risk' young people and the community at large.
If you're looking for a position where you can truly make a difference in the community while experiencing the real Australian outback - this is the opportunity for you!
To be successful in this pivotal role, you will require Coordination training and/or experience in addition to holding (or be willing to obtain) a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work. A High School Certificate is essential as is proven experience working with cross-cultural communities, preferably in a remote context.
You'll be a professional and motivated individual who has experience working with AOD or Youth-At-Risk, as well as significant case management experience. As you will be leading the Outstation team, you will also need experience in managing staff and delegating duties as appropriate.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as you will be working within a team environment and will need to demonstrate your negotiation skills, resourcefulness and self-motivation on a regular basis. You'll need to be confident making decisions independently and also need the ability to manage stressful situations as they arise.
Experience in administration duties would be beneficial as you will also need excellent computer skills with a proven knowledge of spreadsheets and databases.
Although not essential, experience in logistics and residential client care would be highly regarded, as would any relevant tertiary qualifications.
Suitable candidates will also possess a current C Class Open Driver's Licence and must be willing to obtain a Police Check and currently hold, or be eligible to obtain an Ochre Card.
About the Benefits
In this highly varied role you will experience real job satisfaction every day.
For your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration circa $65,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including salary packaging with salary sacrificing to significantly increase your take home pay!
In addition, you will also benefit from fully furnished accommodation, free utilities, phone and internet allowances!
Please note: Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia, with no restrictions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to truly make a difference - Apply Now!
