Are you energetic, creative, and passionate about helping people rebuild their lives?
Join our team at Venndale Rehabilitation Centre, where you’ll play a key role in delivering engaging, structured activities that support recovery, wellbeing, and community connection for people on their AOD journey.
As the AOD Activities Coordinator, you will design and deliver a diverse program of therapeutic, recreational, cultural, and educational activities that strengthen engagement and recovery outcomes.
Working alongside Case Managers and the AOD team, you’ll contribute to a structured 12-week residential rehabilitation program, helping clients build life skills, confidence, and connection to community.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver AOD education, relapse prevention, and group programs
- Plan and run daily, evening, and weekend activities
- Facilitate recreational, cultural, and wellbeing-focused programs
- Coordinate outings, including logistics, transport, and risk assessments
- Drive client engagement and encourage participation
- Monitor attendance, outcomes, and program effectiveness
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and activity documentation
- Engage with community organisations and support culturally safe activities
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Entitlements/Benefits:
- 6 Weeks Annual Leave
- 2 Weeks Sick Leave
- 2 Weeks Ancillary Leave
- 1 RDO per Month
Location: This position is based at Kalano’s Venndale Rehabilitation Centre, 30km from Katherine.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week | 7.5 hours per day | Monday to Friday
Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs (essential)
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
Experience & Skills
- Experience in AOD, community services, or group facilitation
- Strong ability to engage, motivate, and manage group dynamics
- Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
- Excellent planning, coordination, and organisational skills
- Confidence in delivering structured programs and activities
- Cultural awareness and ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Mandatory before commencement:
- NT Driver’s Licence
- Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
- National Police Check
Indigenous and/or Torres Strait Islander persons encouraged to apply.
All applications are to include an up-to-date Resume and a Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the role and apply via our Kalano’s Careers page before the closing date to be accepted.
Position Descriptions can be obtained from Human Resources.
Phone 0498 866 941 | Email hr@kalano.org.au
Applications Close: Thursday 28th May 2026
