• Lead the Way in Alcohol & Drug Support Services!
• Shape a New Team & Drive Meaningful Change
• Competitive salary circa $99,000 - $106,000 PLUS super, salary packaging, 6 weeks annual leave, and 4 paid mental health days!
• Permanent full-time role based in Alice Springs

About Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA)

For over 40 years, Drug and Alcohol Services Australia (DASA) has been committed to addressing alcohol and drug concerns in Alice Springs and surrounding areas. As a leader in therapeutic community models, DASA provides essential services, including outreach programs, rehabilitation, and alternative-to-custody initiatives.

Our mission is to support individuals in reducing the harmful effects of substance use through care, education, and accommodation. We empower individuals to make positive life choices and provide culturally competent care, particularly for First Nations people.

To learn more, visit our website: www.dasa.org.au

The Opportunity

DASA is seeking a full-time Assessment Coordinator based in Alice Springs, NT. This leadership role is crucial in establishing and managing a new centralised assessment team, ensuring the effective intake of clients into DASA’s rehabilitation programs. You will oversee a small team of two Assessment Workers and collaborate closely with internal teams and external service providers.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a new assessment team within DASA

• Conducting and overseeing culturally safe client assessments (face-to-face and phone-based)

• Coordinating intake processes and ensuring appropriate referral management

• Collaborating with therapeutic leads, case managers, and external agencies

• Ensuring compliance with DASA policies and quality improvement initiatives

• Coordinating Centrelink enrolments and monitoring residents’ financial obligations

• Providing leadership, supervision, and mentorship to the Assessment Workers

• Preparing reports and data collection to support compliance and service improvements

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within the community services sector

• Strong understanding of assessment and intake processes

• Skills in motivational interviewing, brief intervention, and risk screening tools

• Exceptional communication and organisational skills

• The ability to navigate change management and contribute to team development

• High-level computer literacy and database management experience

• A commitment to trauma-informed care and culturally competent service delivery

Additionally, the following qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:

• Cert IV in Community Services (Alcohol & Other Drugs) – Highly Desirable

• Experience with Mimaso client database or similar systems

• Background in project management or change management

• Experience in data collection, reporting, and compliance

About the Benefits

When you join DASA, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to rehabilitation and community impact. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary circa $99,000 - $106,000 based on experience and qualifications

• 6 weeks of annual leave plus 4 additional paid mental health days per year

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Ready to Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a brand-new assessment team, shaping how DASA supports individuals on their recovery journey. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and have the skills to lead, we’d love to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and take the next step in your career with DASA.

DASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from diverse backgrounds, and those with lived experience in AOD recovery.