Ignite real change!

Earn a rewarding salary circa $81,744 (commensurate with experience) PLUS super, salary sacrifice, annual flight reimbursement and more!

Enjoy a relocation package including free accommodation to help make the beautiful Groote Eylandt, NT your new home!

The Opportunity

DASA is now looking for full-time Support Workers based in Marble Point (Umbakumba), Groote Eylandt, NT.

Reporting to the Service Manager, this role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed residential support to Aboriginal men participating in the Alternative to Custody (ATC) program. You will assist in daily program delivery, resident care, and community reintegration efforts.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting residents with their goals and aspirations while fostering independence

Assisting in admissions, settling in, and discharge processes professionally and respectfully

Conducting alcohol and drug testing as required

Encouraging the development of independent living skills through participation in daily activities such as cleaning, shopping, and food preparation

Facilitating group education sessions and engaging residents in meaningful day-to-day activities

Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment by maintaining facilities, vehicles, and assets

Recording and maintaining accurate case notes, handover reports, and other required documentation

Administering medication in accordance with policies and guidelines

Collaborating with colleagues, case managers, and external agencies to ensure holistic support for residents

Providing safe transport for residents to appointments, meetings, and outings

Adhering to workplace health and safety regulations, policies, and confidentiality requirements

Participating in a 24/7 rotating roster, including sleepover shifts, weekends, and public holidays

About You

To qualify, you will need a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, or a willingness to undertake this qualification. A First Aid Certificate and CPR certification will also be essential. Additionally, a valid NT Driver’s License and a Working With Children Check are required.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse residents and staff in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner

Deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their relationship to Country

Ability to support residents in achieving their treatment goals using a culturally competent, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach

Capability to assist residents in safely engaging with community-based activities

Strong ability to work independently and respond effectively to challenging behaviors in a therapeutic environment

Commitment to occupational health and safety, as well as continuous quality improvement

Functional computer skills to support documentation and reporting

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with a high level of adaptability and resilience to work in a dynamic and remote environment. You will have a strong work ethic, maintain clear professional boundaries, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect in all interactions.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Aboriginal men undergoing rehabilitation. We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, proactive, and committed to empowering residents on their journey toward recovery and reintegration into the community.

All employees are required to submit to regular and random alcohol and drug testing by breath, urine, and mouth swab analysis.

About the Benefits

When you join DASA, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the lives of the individuals you touch. For this, you will receive an attractive salary circa $81,744 (commensurate with experience) PLUS super, and some other great benefits.

Benefits include:

Free accommodation

Annual flight reimbursement

$15,900 salary sacrificing PLUS remote area benefits

Team lunches and annual team-building events

7 weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance up to $3000

4 paid mental health days in addition to sick/personal leave

Be part of our supportive DASA community

Opportunities for progression and work on other projects

About Groote Eylandt

Groote Eylandt offers a unique mix of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Renowned for world-class fishing, you can catch barramundi, giant trevally, and Spanish mackerel with guided charters.

For a cultural experience, the Anindilyakwa people share their traditions through art, storytelling, and guided tours, including visits to ancient rock art sites. Bushwalking trails showcase diverse landscapes, while snorkeling and swimming reveal the island’s rich marine life.

Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species in the island’s unspoiled environment. Whether fishing, hiking, immersing in Indigenous culture, or relaxing on secluded beaches, Groote Eylandt offers a truly unforgettable escape.

About the Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA)

We are Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA), a non-profit organisation focused on rehabilitating people struggling with alcohol and drug use or dependency in Central Australia. Taking a holistic approach, we work to support individuals to reduce or abstain from harmful drug and alcohol use.

After 40 years in operation, we now offer various services, including a 20-bed therapeutic community with eight and 12-week programs, Transitional After Care Units to aid participants in semi-independent living, and Independent Living Programs, as well as a Sobering-Up Shelter and Outreach Program.

We envision “a healthy and safe community in Central Australia without the harmful effects of substance use,” and aim to achieve this through our mission, to “walk beside people in our community to help free them from the effects of alcohol and other drug addictions by:

Providing client-driven care from crisis to independent living;

Advocating for and on behalf of clients;

Delivering preventative and continuing education;

Supporting people through outreach services;

Teaching clients skills for life and making positive life choices;

Providing supported residential services for clients; and

Delivering therapeutic interventions.”

We aim in everything we do to be a place of healing, and as many of our clients are First Nations, we ensure cultural understanding is at the forefront of all of our programs, and our interactions.

Ready to Apply?

Are you an experienced support worker looking to make a vital difference in the lives of a community and help clients achieve their recovery goals? Apply Now.