• Ignite change in lives as you work directly with Aboriginal women who are at risk of offending or re-offending within the criminal justice system
• Bring your trauma-informed experience to a life-changing program in Central Australia
• $101,784 to $108,468 PLUS super, salary sacrifice and more!
• Enjoy a relocation package to help make the beautiful Alice Springs, NT your new home!

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 misuse or dependency in Central Australia. Taking a ‘whole person’ approach, we work to support individuals to reduce or abstain from harmful drug and alcohol misuse. 

After almost 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, a Sobering-Up Shelter and Outreach Program and also two Alternative To Custody programs. 

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.

Working primarily on Arrernte country, we work with our communities, stakeholders and funders, to ensure all DASA service users are treated fairly, respectfully and without discrimination.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.dasa.org.au/

About the Program

The ATC (Alternatives to Custody) model is an Aboriginal Justice Unit initiative, targeted at Aboriginal women who are at risk of offending or re-offending and has entered its sixth year of operation. Embedded within a culturally competent framework, the project provides access to employment and training opportunities as well as tailored rehabilitation services, to ensure women do not have any further negative contact with the criminal justice system. It is a six-month residential program with a 10-bed capacity.

About the Opportunity

We are now looking for a full-time Case Manager to join the Alternative to Custody (ATC) Program based in Alice Springs, NT.

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

• Delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe residential support
• Developing and facilitating community-based programs for relapse prevention, harm reduction, and well-being
• Contributing to the formulation and review of resident plans
• Building supportive relationships with clients and their families
• Ensuring the comfort and dignity of residents
• Performing assessments and intakes as required
• Participating in the development of new program content
• Maintaining accurate case notes and documentation

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will ideally hold a Certificate IV in Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs), or a related qualification. You will also need to demonstrate experience working in case management.

You will also bring:

• Experience in AOD or therapeutic community (TC) settings
• Experience designing, facilitating and participating in AOD and culturally-based group programs
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse clients and stakeholders in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner
• The ability to maintain accurate case notes, perform assessments, and deliver trauma-informed, goal-oriented support
• A sound understanding of the TC model and the ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviours
• Strong organisational, time management, and documentation skills
• Lived experience and/or Aboriginality (highly desired)

Other requirements include:

• A current and valid driver's license – must be able to drive manual
• National Police Check
• Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance)

No two days will be the same in this role, and your ability to adapt to changing priorities will serve you well, as will your ability to learn about local culture and lore, and listen to the ways you can incorporate this into the service.

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 this Outreach program and to the lives of the individuals you touch. For this, you will receive an attractive salary circa $101,784 to $108,468 (commensurate with experience) PLUS super, and some other great benefits.

Benefits include:

• $15,900 salary sacrificing PLUS remote area benefits
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Relocation assistance up to $3000
• 4 paid mental health days in addition to sick/personal leave
• Opportunities for progression and work on other projects
• Team lunches and annual team-building events
• Be part of our supportive DASA community

Ready to Apply?

Are you an experienced case manager looking to make a vital difference in the lives of a community and help clients have no further negative interactions with the criminal justice system?

Apply Now.