Job Opportunities

Employment opportunities

The Buttery proudly celebrates diversity and inclusion, and is committed to creating a safe, welcoming space for everyone. Of our staff, 50% have lived experience.

We welcome applications from candidates who are not currently living our beautiful region. If you are planning on a tree or sea change, please let us know in your cover letter whether you have accommodation options arranged and when you would be available to commence in the role.

If these roles are not for you, you are welcome to send your resume to recruitment@buttery.org.au and let us know what roles you are interested in.

Why staff love working at The Buttery

  • Enjoy Work-Life Balance

    Benefit from up to six weeks of paid annual leave (pro rata) because your wellbeing matters too. We’ll do what we can to make sure you can work in a way which suits you and your lifestyle. We have a flexible working environment with options for compressed hours and hybrid work.

  • Maximise Your Take-Home Pay

    Take advantage of generous not-for-profit salary packaging options, helping you make the most of your income. We pay your superannuation contributions fortnightly to boost your savings.

  • You are welcome

    We celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a safe, welcoming space for everyone.

  • Grow and Explore

    Enjoy internal mobility with opportunities to transfer and work across different programs to expand your skills and experience.

  • Keep Learning

    Access a range of training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

  • Support for Your Practice

    Direct service staff have access to external clinical supervision to ensure high-quality guidance and clinical support.

  • Your Wellbeing 

    Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support your mental health and wellbeing.

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  • Our outreach programs operate from Tweed to Port Macquarie. If you prefer working beyond the confines of an office, our Outreach roles offer the flexibility to do just that. You'll operate in diverse environments—from home, where you’ll make calls and update case notes, to co-located spaces with other services, community hubs, and outdoor settings. Our team works in a hybrid model, with flexible schedules and autonomy in managing caseloads. No two days are the same, providing ongoing learning and the chance to build meaningful connections with local communities and service networks.

    In this role, you will gain specialized skills in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, crisis intervention, and cultural competency. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams that value collaboration and shared knowledge working alongside passionate professionals who are committed to social justice and equity. Outreach staff work in real world settings to help bridge gaps in access to care, especially for marginalized populations.

  • We have three residential programs. Two AOD programs are based in Binna Burra and the third Mental Health program is in Kempsey.

    As a Residential staff member, you'll support participants in setting and achieving personal goals, with a strong emphasis on peer support. You'll teach essential living skills and promote psychosocial wellbeing, helping individuals build coping strategies and move toward recovery.

    This role allows you to form meaningful, long-term relationships with residents, creating opportunities for deep therapeutic work and visible progress over time. The structured environment and consistent routine are ideal for developing and implementing care plans, facilitating therapeutic groups, and contributing to holistic recovery. You’ll work within a close-knit multidisciplinary team that may include doctors, nurses, peer workers, social workers, psychologists, case managers, and support staff. Collaboration, consistency and shared knowledge are key benefits of this team-based approach.

  • A career in the not-for-profit sector offers something truly special with a deep sense of purpose and the knowledge that your work is making a real difference in people’s lives. At The Buttery, your skills and experience from other industries are not just welcome - they are powerful tools for creating positive change.

    Whether your background is in finance, HR, IT, communications, or administration, you’ll find meaningful ways to apply your expertise in support of our mission. If you're passionate about using your talents to strengthen the not-for-profit sector and want to work for an employer who invests in your growth and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

    Explore our current vacancies and discover how fulfilling your career can be when it’s driven by purpose.