Employment at DIRECTIONS ACT

DIRECTIONS ACT is a large non-government organisation which values the contributions of employees and strives to support people to achieve their own and organisational goals. Applicants are encouraged to read this information below and research this website in preparation for applying for a position at DIRECTIONS ACT.

We are seeking applications for the following positions:

Althea Wellness Centre - Clinical Nurse
The Althea Wellness Centre seeks a Clinical Nurse who enjoys a varied and challenging primary health care setting and outreach environment. The Clinical Nurse will actively engage with, and provide excellence in clinical care to, people with alcohol and other drug issues and their families. The role supports other clinical and non-clinical personnel and provides practice nurse support within the Althea Team.
For the Clincal Nurse Position Description and Selection Criteria click here
For more info, contact Genevieve Lai on (02) 6122 8043 or email
No closing date.

We are seeking expressions of interest for the following:

Althea Wellness Centre Reference Group
Expressions of interest for a consumer representative to join the DIRECTIONS ACT Althea Wellness Centre Reference Group.

The Althea Wellness Centre is a Department of Health and Ageing funded Community Based Health Care Service for clients and their family members with past or active alcohol and/or other drug issues.

For more information click here
No closing date.

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Employment at DIRECTIONS ACT

Applying for a Position

When applying for a position it is important to note the following:

The application cover sheet must be completed.
We require all applicants to provide a clear and concise resume, 2 phone referees and to address the selection criteria for the position.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or those without addressing the selection criteria for any position.
Your application must be received prior to COB on the closing date which is advertised in the advertisement, include a daytime contact number.
We are not a ‘peer based’ organisation. People who have past alcohol and drug issues are welcome to apply, however our policy is to employ people who have 3 years or more after recovery. In some teams where there is a perceived risk, this is extended to 5 years after recovery.
Every employee must complete a police check.

Training
Under our contract with ACT Health all frontline workers are to have training and certification in Alcohol and Other Drugs, and that being the case, preference will be given to people with Alcohol and Other Drug Training

It is important to also note the following:

If the successful applicant does not have Alcohol Other Drug training, DIRECTIONS ACT will facilitate this training.
Some training may be out of hours, including study time, and time in lieu, pay or overtime will not be paid for this time.
Employees are trained within the team environment in addition to other opportunities.
All new employees will complete a induction day, and be paid for that day.
Every employee is required to hold a current first aid certificate.

Interview

When arriving for interview, please ensure that you are 10 minutes early, to assist you if you need to complete work prior to interview, such as scenarios.
The interview panel will expect that you are well prepared, have looked at the website and understand the principles of harm minimisation.
Also ensure that you bring copies of your qualifications.
Parking is available in the high rise parking adjacent to the building and is free under 2 hours.
Our address is 1 Bradley Street (old Woden Police Station) WODEN ACT 2606.
Usually you will be informed within a week of interview whether or not you have been successful in your application.

For further information phone Human Resources Department, DIRECTIONS ACT on 6122 8000 or email