Introduction:
Bring your skills, compassion and care to support people affected by alcohol and other drugs. Join our team at Odyssey House NSW and help us reconnect lives, families and communities.
Be part of the diverse and inclusive culture we’re building in which our clients, staff and broader community feel safe, respected and valued.
Take your opportunity to thrive at a leading not-for-profit where we trust in your limitless potential.
Odyssey House NSW’s trauma-informed services set us apart as a leader in the support service space for alcohol and other drugs dependency. Our teams help clients to meet their goals and address underlying trauma and mental health issues, while also developing new skills to improve all aspects of their lives.
We provide a diverse range of services to individuals, families and community education. Our services include withdrawal services; one-on-one assessment and treatment by psychologists and counsellors; group therapy; residential rehabilitation; and free education at Odyssey College.
Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously, and as an employee of Odyssey House NSW, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.
Find us at our head office in Redfern and at our network of residential rehabilitation and community sites which span across Greater Sydney, the Southern Highlands and Blue Mountains.
If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the selection criteria and believe you are a great fit for our organisation, apply using the link.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Description:
Aboriginal identified role, supporting community through Mingu Yabun
Walk alongside mob on their healing journey with culturally safe AOD support
Yarn, learn and grow with internal cultural mentoring and support
Work closely with other Aboriginal staff across Community and Residential teams
Part time (2 days per week)
We're looking for an Aboriginal Liaison AOD Treatment Worker to walk alongside our community and provide culturally safe, assertive support through the Mingu Yabun program
Yarn with clients to understand their story, complete brief and comprehensive assessments, and build cultural care plans together
Provide one to one treatment, care coordination and case management grounded in culture and the Odyssey Model of Care
Facilitate group programs and deliver culturally appropriate, Aboriginal led activities
Support mob in crisis with specialised, culturally safe assistance
Work closely with Aboriginal staff across Community and Residential Programs, and with kinship and community connections
Build strong referral and shared care pathways, particularly with Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations
Skills and Experiences:
Relevant VET or tertiary qualification in a related field, or equivalent lived and professional experience
Experience supporting Aboriginal people with AOD, mental health and/or co-occurring needs, working alongside individuals, families and communities
Strong connection to and understanding of Aboriginal communities and Community Controlled organisations
Experience in group facilitation, one to one support, and brief and comprehensive assessment
An understanding of the health and wellbeing issues that affect Aboriginal people and communities
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment, harm minimisation and care coordination
Emotional resilience and the ability to stay grounded and calm while supporting clients through difficult times
Current NSW Driver Licence
Working With Children Check for paid work
National Police Check (< 1 yr old)
Right to live and work in Australia
COVID Vaccinated
Applications close: 24th July 2026
