Alcohol & other Drug Case Worker

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Education and training partnerships

Vibrant, collaborative team

Job summary

Bayside Health in Wonthaggi is seeking an AOD Case Worker to support positive behavioural change through comprehensive assessments and evidence-based therapies, including counselling, recovery coordination, and family support. The role works within a multi-disciplinary team delivering face-to-face, telehealth and group programs, with connections to residential detox/rehab and justice services.

Relevant Australian work rights and checks are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant health and/or welfare tertiary qualification required.
• Certificate IV in AOD or core competencies (or able to complete within 12 months).
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within 24 months).
• Entitlement to work within Australia.
• Police Check current and within 12 months of issue date.
• Working with Children Check required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using standard Victorian tools.
• Deliver evidence-based counselling (motivational interviewing, CBT).
• Facilitate referrals to external services (residential detox/rehab).
• Support clients and families while awaiting admission to services.
• Deliver family support to members affected by substance use.
• Complete timely case notes and data entry.
• Prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Participate in team meetings and resource sharing.
• Engage in clinical supervision and feedback processes.

Skills

Social Work

Psychology

Nursing

Allied Health Sciences

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences

Job description

• Permanent Part Time, 45.6 hours per fortnight
• Located in: Wonthaggi
• Classification: Community Development Worker Class 2A

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

The AOD Case Worker aims to support positive behavioural change in clients seeking help to change their substance use after conducting a comprehensive assessment which would ascertain which therapeutic interventions would be appropriate. Therapeutic interventions would include Counselling and Care & Recovery Co-ordination to individuals and their families in a recovery orientated framework. This occurs through face to face, telehealth and telephone counselling as well as group programs. This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for delivering effective evidence-based interventions and ongoing assessment treatment planning and care co-ordination. The AOD Case Worker works closely in a step up/step down capacity with bed-based programs such as residential detox/rehabilitation and alongside the Justice system for forensic clients.

https://www.baysidehealth.org.au/files/documents/careers/PD-CSS-049_Alcohol_and_other_Drug_Case_Worker.pdf

Key duties and responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using the Victorian Comprehensive Assessment proforma.
• Delivery of therapeutic interventions such as evidence-based counselling based using Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
• Facilitating referrals to external services such as residential detox facilities and rehabilitation/therapeutic services.
• Provide support to clients and their families whilst awaiting admission to services with external agencies.
• Deliver family support to family members or others who are affected by another person’s alcohol or other drug use.
• Timely completion of case notes and data entry.
• The ability to prioritise workload and competent with time management.
• Participation in team activities such as team meetings and sharing of any resources/education opportunities.
• Participate in clinical supervision, actively giving and receiving feedback

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment)
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Entitlement to work within Australia
• A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check
• Previous experience working with clients, their families and other key services to provide support which is person centred, strengths based and client focused.
• Work flexibly to meet people’s varying needs, including on an outreach basis as appropriate.
• Proven ability to sustain strong interagency connections with local Aboriginal Services, housing services, DFFH, family services and relevant community services.
• Commitment to get orientated with relevant software that is used and undertake to attend any training necessary to become competent in using systems relevant to role.

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of free onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

The role ceases advertising on 18 November 2026

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

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