Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander - AOD Case Manager

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Why This Role Matters

Are you passionate about supporting your mob and walking alongside community on the journey to healing? At The Sunrise Centre, we stand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, offering support with heart, respect, and purpose.

We're looking for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to join our team as an AOD (Alcohol & Other Drug) Case Manager — someone who understands the importance of culture, connection, and community in healing.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll work closely with our people—building trust, creating safe spaces, and helping participants find their own pathways forward. Your knowledge of culture and lived experience will be a guiding light in your work, supporting others in a way that is respectful, empowering, and grounded in Country.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to give back, grow strong together, and be part of real change for mob.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, this is a permanent, part-time position offering 26.6 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group sessions, case meetings, and advocacy

• Provide warm referrals and collaborate with service providers and stakeholders

• Support participants with appointments, treatment planning, and follow-ups

• Contribute to cultural safety by sharing your knowledge with staff and building understanding

• Carry out intake and assessments to identify each person’s strengths and needs

• Help create space for connection—back to culture, family, and community

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, as TSA considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for the position in accordance with the 'Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 s.35(b) (NT).

The ideal candidate would have

• Qualifications (min. certificate IV) in community services, AOD, or similar

• Demonstrated previous experience working in a similar position

• Experience working with people who may not have English as a first language

• In-depth knowledge of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture

• A national criminal history check (to be completed during the recruitment process)

• NT Working with Children check is required prior to commencement

• A current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain

• A current driver’s license

Benefits working with The Salvation Army

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits

• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport

• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme

• Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks

• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration