The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992(NT). The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Full Time

Berrimah, NT

Home garaged vehicle

CAAPS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation delivering a range of important community services to people through activities and services that reflect our CORE values of caring, openness, respect and empowerment. You will be part of an exciting program delivering a new approach to providing AOD Services.

About the position

The AOD Clinical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the AOD program is delivered in line with funding conditions, CAAPS strategic direction, best practice standards, legislative requirements and within a culturally safe and ethical environment.

Some of your responsibilities will be to:

Provide management and leadership, mentoring, and professional supervision to the AOD Team, ensuring effective clinical governance and program adherence.

Maintain the high standard and integrity of the approved treatment program delivery.

Deliver client services in compliance with legislative requirements and a culturally safe ethical approach.

Conduct casework with clients at a high standard aligned with CAAPS treatment model and emerging best practices.

Establish strong referral pathways with CAAPS internal programs for clients.

Manage service and clinical-related risks.

Participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Provide data and information for Board, senior management, and performance reporting to funders. Contribute to the Senior Management Team and prepare reports as needed.

Develop and maintain relationships with external organisations to enhance client services.

Your skills, experience and qualifications include:

Hold a tertiary degree or a postgraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent and other relevant qualifications

Extensive experience working with people with substance use issues including provision of health-related services will be highly regarded.

Experience in effectively delivering clinical services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be highly regarded.

Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Current NT Driver’s License (minimum C Class)

Current Criminal History Check

Current Ochre Card (Category E)

Current NAPCAN Mandatory Reporting Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Ability to produce a negative drug screen result on commencement, and maintain a drug-free lifestyle

Why work for CAAPS?

You are committed to the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples

You will receive immense job satisfaction working for a values-based organisation

Work in a family friendly and supportive work environment

Ongoing training and mentoring with the opportunity to improve and learn new skills

Take advantage of Salary Packaging Benefits that increases your take home pay!

Receive 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)!

To apply please visit http://www.caaps.org.au/about/careers for a copy of the position description, then submit your selection criteria responses and current resume to [email protected].

Applications close Sunday 15th June 2025.