Female Dual Diagnosis Worker

Job description

Support Healing. Strengthen Wellbeing. Create Change.

Njernda Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a Female Dual Diagnosis Worker to deliver culturally safe, integrated and trauma‑informed care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women experiencing co‑occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues.



This role works within an intensive case management model, supporting women, families and community through holistic, strengths‑based approaches that promote social and emotional wellbeing, healing and connection to culture.

About the role

As our Female Dual Diagnosis Worker, you will provide culturally appropriate assessment, care planning and case management for women experiencing dual diagnosis concerns.

You will work across mental health, AOD, suicide prevention and community services, ensuring coordinated, integrated care that supports women to engage with clinical and wrap‑around supports.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in:

• Mental health and alcohol and other drug service delivery
• Trauma‑informed, culturally safe practice
• Case management and coordinated care models
• Aboriginal community‑controlled health services
• Working respectfully with women, families and community

You will play a key role in improving wellbeing outcomes by strengthening access, continuity of care and culturally grounded supports.



About you

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, AOD, Community Services, or related field experience in a similar role
• Strong commitment to culturally safe, Aboriginal‑led practice
• Demonstrated experience working with women experiencing mental health and AOD issues

This position is identified for a Female employee, in line with service delivery requirements and confidentiality for women accessing the program.

How to apply

Applying is simple — just click the Apply button and complete the online form. You’ll need to upload your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and interest in the role, along with response to key selection criteria listed in the attached job description.

Before applying, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check (Victoria)
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver’s licence
• Evidence of qualifications (if required for the position)

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you.

Please note, late applications and incomplete applications without key selection criteria responses, will not be considered.