Since 2003, ProCare Australia has been the leading specialist Recruitment and Labour Hire Agency for the Community Service sector in Australia – supporting casual, locum, fixed term contract permanent career opportunities.

The Organisation:

The organisation is a not for profit organisation committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use. They have been a specialist provider of alcohol and other drug services since 1980 and currently operates throughout Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.

Their vision of flourishing peoples and communities living free from the harms of alcohol and other drugs is achieved through commitment to delivering the highest standard of awareness, rehabilitation and management solutions.

The Role:

The Case Worker position is a part-time role working 3 days a week, and is based in Rockhampton and Capricornia. The office is based in Rockhampton and will require travel out to the correctional centre in Capricornia. The role involves co-facilitating groupwork and assessment fostering harm reduction and education to mandated clients. You’ll be providing a therapeutic approach to support clients and their needs across all stages of substance abuse. 

The position is funded until 30th of June 2025 with possibility of extension. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver psychoeducation group facilitation to persons in custody or under community supervision to address substance use and related issues.
• Provide pre and post testing sessions to identify goals and psychosocial issues, discharge/post treatment
• Flexibly meet clients’ and needs varying including ways to maximise participation such as outreach, and hours of operation.
• Respond to the method of use and associated risk factors, in recognition of the fact that drug use trends change rapidly.

To Be Successful:

• Have an understanding or experience in group dynamics, group facilitation and the delivery of alcohol and other drug psychoeducation in group settings.
• Be committed to providing quality programs and excellent services and support that represent leadership and innovation
• Adhere to and practice the organisation’s mission, vision and core values

Additional Requirements:

• Relevant Diploma Qualification within Community Services minimum
• Experience working with AOD/Mental Health clients preferred – or extensive exposure within a Community Services role
• Hold a valid Australian Driver’s License
• Hold a valid Blue Card (paid)
• Must be COVID-19 Vaccinated (1 dose minimum)

If your application progresses, a completed response to Key Selection Criteria and tailored Cover Letter to the position description will be required.

Salary and Benefits:

• Level 4.1 SCHADS ($85,120.36 + 11.5% Super) at a pro-rata rate
• Onsite parking
• Meals provided on-shift
• Fully covered program induction based in Brisbane
• Utilising and developing a unique set of skills that will broaden your depth of experience

How to Apply:

You can apply through Seek or through ProCare Australia’s website https://www.procareaustralia.com.au/jobs/ or by emailing Cassius (Recruitment Consultant) at cs@procareaustralia.com.au

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Australian community is very important in Community Services and ProCare Australia actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and all genders.

We recognise the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and programs. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.