Careers - Jarrah House

Jobs at Jarrah House

Jarrah House is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community and providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from LGBTQ communities are encouraged to apply.

For client-facing roles, we only employ those who identify as a woman. An applicant’s gender is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 31 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. In addition, an applicant’s race may be a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

We are a team of counsellors, nurses, social workers, Aboriginal health workers, childcare workers and administrative staff. We provide holistic care and support to alcohol and other drug consumers in a peaceful residential setting on country which has long been known as a place of healing.

Our primary focus is on the woman in treatment and her children; we serve through our values of professionalism, excellence, accountability and respect/compassion. As a member of our team you will demonstrate these values, have qualifications and skills appropriate to the job, and demonstrate a collaborative working style.

To assist you to most effectively support our consumers in treatment, we aim to create and look after the health and wellbeing of our team, including:

Flexible working and leave arrangements
Wellness support, benefits and discounts
Salary packaging
Monthly super contributions
Employee Assistance, Clinical Supervision and Cultural Supervision
Training and professional development

Jarrah House is a smoke/vape-free workplace. All who wish to work with us need a current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

To apply for a vacant position, please click the link within the listing. This will take you to the advertisement and our job application portal.

Present opportunities are:

Registered Nurse – Part Time

The Registered Nurse plays a key role within the clinical team, collaborating with team members to deliver effective medical and therapeutic interventions for women in both an individual and group setting.

Often operating as one of two on-site clinical staff, the RN supports the detoxification and primary health care needs of Jarrah House residents. The role also collaborates with Counsellors and Social Workers to assist with the supervision of rehabilitation of women and their children, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Click here to view full details of the position on Seek and also to make an application.

Administration Officer

Part of the small administration team, the role works with others in the smooth running of the household, premises and administration of a 24-bed alcohol and other drug residential rehabilitation service for women and their young children – our inpatient clients. We also provide limited outpatient services and have plans to expand these over the next 18 months.

Jarrah House is a Non-Government healthcare facility that aligns itself with NSW Health policies and care frameworks. We are a busy organisation with a team comprising counsellors, nurses, social workers, Aboriginal health workers, childcare workers and administrative staff. A collaborative approach to work is required across all roles in the team.

Click here to view full details of the position on Seek and also to make an application.

AOD Counsellor – Full-time, Part-time or Casual

We have had significant interest in Counsellor roles advertised on SEEK in December 2024. An eligibility list is being created from these applications.

For this reason, we are not currently considering expressions of interest through the Careers page for either Social Worker or Counsellor roles.

Unadvertised roles

If you would like to work with us but your role of interest is not advertised above, please complete the inquiry form below.