First Step is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe and nurturing work environment for people of all backgrounds, genders, religions, sexualities, ethnicities or any other factor. People with a lived experience of mental illness or substance use are encouraged to apply for any roles at First Step, not just Peer roles, and are invited to address their experience from a strength-based perspective in their applications.
Fundraising and Engagement Officer
This is an exciting opportunity for an early career fundraiser to build on the solid foundations of systems and relationships established at First Step. The work is across philanthropic trusts and foundations, donations, campaigns, communications and relationships building.
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Psychologists
This is an exciting opportunity to work with highly disadvantaged people in a collaborative health & justice setting to really make a difference! If that sounds like you, then we need to chat! Click here for more details including next steps.
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General Practitioners
We are currently recruiting GPs with experience in family medicine and addiction medicine. The multi-disciplinary team at First Step is renowned for its life-saving work with people with complex comorbidity. Working at First Step means you are part of an onsite team including psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, care coordinators, psychosocial workers and an in-built community legal centre.
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Practice Nurse
We are recruiting for a high-quality, trauma-informed, and person-centred Practice Nurse to join First Step’s integrated primary health model. The role supports individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, mental health concerns, and other complex health needs through clinical care, care coordination, health promotion, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to reduce health inequities and improve long-term outcomes.
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