Employment

Working at Cyrenian House you will be part of a team providing the highest quality services to make positive and meaningful differences in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

Our five values – empowerment, integrity, diversity, compassion and hope – define how we treat each other and how we work together with our consumers. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are welcomed as they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Why Work With Us?

We are a diverse workplace that reflects contemporary, multicultural Australia, valuing differences and make every individual feel welcome, supported, and safe.

At Cyrenian House we value the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including race, ethnicity, culture, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, mental and physical ability.

We celebrate and promote this diversity as a strength of our organisation – see our Diversity Statement.

About the Organisation

Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been operating within the alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment sector since 1981. Cyrenian House provides a wide range of high-quality treatment services that make a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by alcohol and other drugs.

Residential Supervisor - Munda Mia

About the Role:

We have a permanent part-time position available for Residential Supervisor to join our team at our Munda Mia Therapeutic Community (MMTC). The Residential Supervisor will work with the residential team to provide a safe environment for the residents at Cyrenian House’s residential services. When on shift you will be responsible for maintaining a staff presence within the service while you undertake duties to ensure the smooth running and safety of the residents, including attending to resident concerns, facilitating community groups and activities, supervising medications, and documenting relevant information in handover notes and the client information database.

Some shift requires you to sleep in the premises between 10pm – 6am for which a sleep allowance is paid.

About the Program:

MMTC is a 20-adult bed female only program (including the staffing team) where residents have the opportunity to bring their children into treatment. The program focuses on alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment and Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) issues, as well as co-occurring mental health concerns, parenting support, and mitigating women returning to homelessness.
The position will be located at Munda Mia Therapeutic Community, located in Kalamunda.

Due to the nature of this role, in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, division 5 section 27 this position is to be occupied by females only.

This is a part-time role working 33 hours per fortnight (Thursday & Sunday overnight sleep shift, and Saturday day shift).

Level 2 $77,589 -$80,527 (depending on experience) per annum pro rata, plus superannuation, penalty rates, and sleep & disturbance allowance.

To be appointed / successful in this role, you will require the following key qualifications, skills, and experience:

Demonstrated capacity to work responsibly and at times independently in accordance with Cyrenian House policy and procedures.
Two-year minimum sobriety/clean time.
An experiential knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction.
A working understanding of the 12-step philosophy.
Demonstrated capacity to maintain a secure environment.
Sound skills in communicating with and responding to women and families, and in maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Ability to assert oneself effectively and maintain clear, personal boundaries.
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
Current National Police Certificate, First Aid Certificate, full Drivers Licence.

What We Offer You:

Above award rates of pay and generous salary packaging options are available.
12 days Personal Leave PLUS two additional days per annum – “My Day” leave
Annual training allowance.
Professional team. Rewarding team culture with flexible working conditions.
Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by alcohol & other drugs.
Comprehensive orientation and induction.

If this sounds like the role for you, please forward your application via the Seek website. Your application should include:

Current resume, including two referees.
Cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Do not delay submitting your application as shortlisting will commence immediately, and this opportunity will close when the position has been filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please download a full copy of the JDF here: Residential Supervisor – Munda Mia

For further information, please contact Amy Nicholson at anicholson@cyrenianhouse.com

Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout Cyrenian House. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.

Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.