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:

Part Time Counsellor/Group Facilitator
This position provides counselling and support to people experiencing alcohol and other drug related issues who access DIRECTIONS ACT services. Counsellors provide support on relationships, mental health, legal problems and other issues.

The successful applicant will be able to effectively engage with people from all walks of life, have excellent professional boundaries, understand the systems, organisations and supports for people with alcohol and other drug issues and be able to work with a small team.

For the Part Time Counsellor/Group Facilitator position description and selection criteria click here
For more info, contact Jason on (02) 6122 8000 or email
Applications close 5pm, Monday 13 February 2012

Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker - Casual Positions
Successful applicants will provide casual AOD worker support in programs and services within DIRECTIONS ACT which include Needle and Syringe Program, Outreach and Promotions, Arcadia House and Administration and Reception. A training program (paid) will be provided to successful applicants and attendance to the training, both theoretical and practical elements, is a requirement of accepting the position. A six month tenure is required for all casual positions at DIRECTIONS ACT, with an extension available which is negotiated with the Manager or Executive Director.

For the alcohol and other drugs worker position description and selection criteria click here
For more info, contact Diredre on (02) 6122 8000 (Tuesday to Thursday) 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, or contact DIRECTIONS ACT on 6122 8000.

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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