Ignite real change - Make a life-changing impact in a remote Aboriginal community

• Earn a rewarding salary circa $83,646 (commensurate with experience) PLUS Super!
• Up to $15,900 Salary Sacrificing and Annual Flight Reimbursements 
• Enjoy an attractive Relocation Package including Free Accommodation to help make the beautiful Groote Eylandt, NT, your new home!

The Opportunity

DASA is now looking for full-time Support Workers based in Marble Point (Umbakumba), Groote Eylandt, NT.

Reporting to the Service Manager, this role provides culturally safe, trauma-informed residential support to Aboriginal men participating in the Alternative to Custody (ATC) program. You will assist in daily program delivery, resident care, and community reintegration efforts.

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

• Supporting residents with their goals and aspirations while fostering independence
• Assisting in admissions, settling in, and discharge processes professionally and respectfully
• Conducting alcohol and drug testing as required
• Encouraging the development of independent living skills through participation in daily activities such as cleaning, shopping, and food preparation
• Facilitating group education sessions and engaging residents in meaningful day-to-day activities
• Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment by maintaining facilities, vehicles, and assets
• Recording and maintaining accurate case notes, handover reports, and other required documentation
• Administering medication in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Collaborating with colleagues, case managers, and external agencies to ensure holistic support for residents
• Providing safe transport for residents to appointments, meetings, and outings
• Adhering to workplace health and safety regulations, policies, and confidentiality requirements
• Participating in a 24/7 rotating roster, including sleepover shifts, weekends, and public holidays

To find out more, please read the position description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will hold a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services (or be willing to undertake this qualification). Current First Aid and CPR certification are essential, as is a valid NT Driver’s Licence and a Working With Children Check (Ochre Card). You will also need a 4WD certificate or a willingness to complete this training as part of your onboarding.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse residents and staff in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner
• Deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their relationship to Country
• Ability to support residents in achieving their treatment goals using a culturally competent, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach
• Capability to assist residents in safely engaging with community-based activities
• Strong ability to work independently and respond effectively to challenging behaviours in a therapeutic environment
• Commitment to occupational health and safety, as well as continuous quality improvement
• Functional computer skills to support documentation and reporting
• A current Bronze Medallion (candidates with this qualification will be favourably considered)

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with a high level of adaptability and resilience to work in a dynamic and remote environment. You will have a strong work ethic, maintain clear professional boundaries, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect in all interactions.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Aboriginal men undergoing rehabilitation. We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, proactive, and committed to empowering residents on their journey toward recovery and reintegration into the community.

Please Note: 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 the lives of the individuals you touch. For this, you will receive an attractive salary circa $83,646  (commensurate with experience) PLUS Super, and some other great benefits including:

• Free accommodation
• Annual flight reimbursement
• $15,900 Salary Sacrificing PLUS Remote Area benefits
• Team lunches and annual team-building events
• 7 weeks Annual Leave
• Relocation assistance up to $3000
• 4 paid mental health days in addition to sick/personal leave
• Be part of our supportive DASA community
• Opportunities for progression and work on other projects

About Groote Eylandt, NT

Groote Eylandt offers a unique mix of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Renowned for world-class fishing, you can catch barramundi, giant trevally, and Spanish mackerel with guided charters.

For a cultural experience, the Anindilyakwa people share their traditions through art, storytelling, and guided tours, including visits to ancient rock art sites. Bushwalking trails showcase diverse landscapes, while snorkelling and swimming reveal the island’s rich marine life.

Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species in the island’s unspoiled environment. Whether fishing, hiking, immersing in Indigenous culture, or relaxing on secluded beaches, Groote Eylandt offers a truly unforgettable escape.

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 use or dependency in Central Australia. Taking a holistic approach, we work to support individuals to reduce or abstain from harmful drug and alcohol use.

After 40 years in operation, we now offer various services, including a 20-bed therapeutic community with 8-week and 12-week programs, Transitional After Care Units to aid participants in semi-independent living, and Independent Living Programs, as well as a Sobering-Up Shelter and Outreach Program.

We envision “Healthy, safe and supported communities without the harmful effects of substance use,” and we aim to achieve this through our mission, to walk beside people to help them reduce the harmful effects of alcohol and other drug use by:

• Providing client-driven care from crisis to independent living;
• Advocating for and on behalf of clients;
• Delivering preventative and continuing education;
• Supporting people through outreach services;
• Teaching clients skills for life and making positive life choices;
• Providing supported residential services for clients; and
• Delivering therapeutic interventions

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.

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

Ready to Apply?

Are you an experienced support worker looking to make a vital difference in the lives of a community and help clients achieve their recovery goals? - APPLY NOW!