Are you seeking a meaningful role that will enable you to make a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in our local communities? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Grand Pacific Health is looking for an experienced Support Worker to support the Queanbeyan Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Hub. The Queanbeyan AOD hub will utilise an approach that prioritises strong coordinated care. The hub will provide treatment and support for people using the service, including warm referrals to other services that meet the persons social, emotional wellbeing needs centred around a collaborative care plan that is led by the consumer. Services can be delivered virtually on country or through outreach. The Queanbeyan AOD Hub is a collaboration between Grand Pacific Health, Directions Health and Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Region Health and Community Services. About us Grand Pacific Health is a not-for-profit, primary health care organisation. Were here to provide our local communities in NSW and the ACT with equitable, inclusive and integrated health care including physical health and mental health care services. We currently employ 400 people, provide services from 25 locations are continuing to grow.

About the position The AOD Support Worker will work within the Queanbeyan AOD team to provide open, appropriate and effective support to consumers to improve outcomes and reduce harm associated with drug and alcohol use. This position delivers practical support with a focus on the development of decision-making skills, social participation, independent living, healthy lifestyle, community access and building self-identity and resilience skills.
The AOD Support Worker works collaboratively with program participants and other stakeholders such as housing, clinical mental health and AOD services and families and/or carers to provide holistic care. This position maintains a recovery-oriented focus in the delivery of services working towards improved quality of life outcomes for participants in the program. Based in Queanbeyan, this is a part-time opportunity (52.5 hours per fortnight), fixed term until 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension. Hours and days are negotiable. Why join GPH?

• Flexible work arrangements to find your best work life balance
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Regular supervision and support
• Increase your take home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 in living expenses and an additional benefit of up to $2,650 in meals and entertainment
• We make a positive difference to the lives of those we support!

We are looking for someone with:

1. Qualification or currently studying towards a qualification in mental health, health or community/social services discipline (minimum Certificate IV), and/or Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work or equivalent, or willingness to obtain
2. Demonstrated commitment to working from a recovery orientation, in line with the National Framework for Recovery Oriented Mental Health Services
3. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of harm minimization and recovery focused support gained through education and/or training
4. Demonstrated capacity to engage with and mentor people to work towards their recovery goals in a structured and planned way

Interested? Visit our website www.gph.org.au/employment to download Position Description and our Employee Benefits Information and click the 'apply' button to submit your application. Please ensure that your cover letter addresses the selection criteria detailed in the position description and include this in your application. For more information please contact: Dylan Mason, Clinical Lead on 02 6298 2900 or [email protected] Applications close: 18 May 2025 *Please note that short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from the LGBTQI community, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.