• Fixed-term, full-time Parental Leave relief until November 2023 based in Launceston

About us

Anglicare Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

About the role

This position in our Health and Wellbeing (Alcohol and Other Drugs) Domain delivers specialist alcohol and other drug services to ensure that Tasmanians affected by alcohol and other drug use have access to appropriate, timely, effective and quality treatment services and supports.

The successful applicant will:

• Facilitate assessments and planning processes with people accessing our services by identifying their personal barriers and support needs to develop meaningful ways to overcome those barriers.
• In collaboration with people accessing our services, develop a service plan to guide the intentional support to be provided, providing regular intentional support based on service plan and identified support needs, review service plans and support needs regularly and revise plan accordingly.
• Provide support and information for people facing various life adversities, including, but not limited to; mental wellbeing, housing, alcohol and other drug issues, financial hardship, training and skills development, family relationships and parenting skills.
• Have excellent client management skills including the ability to work with clients in a trauma informed approach.
• Have demonstrated knowledge and experience working in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.
• Have a tertiary qualification in Counselling, Mental Health, Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or a related field.

Joining the team at Anglicare Tasmania 

• Become part of a well-established and respected, values driven organisation.
• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging.
• Access to training and development opportunities and clinical supervision.

What we are looking for in an applicant

• An understanding of the processes people utilise to overcome adversity/distress arising from life challenges.
• Demonstrated case management skills and ability to work effectively with clients, family members and service providers to identify solutions.
• An ability to recognise and understand people’s intrinsic resourcefulness.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with individuals and their families/carers who may be experiencing significant distress.
• People who reflect our values of Respect, Compassion, Hope and Justice.

Successful applicants must be willing to:

• Provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check if you are applying for the 1st time or have renewed your registration since 1st February 2021.
• Present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months).
• Provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16.
• Undertake a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical.
• Provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster, or a vaccination exemption recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register.
• Provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

The Position Description is attached below.

For further information on our Recruitment processes please visit our website.

For further information about this position please contact Ruth Rowlands, Senior Program Manager – Addictions & Gamblers Help on 0490 501 074 or [email protected] using the subject line: Practitioner - Health and Wellbeing - Alcohol & Other Drugs enquiry via EthicalJobs, during business hours.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the 'APPLY’ link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment.

Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.