AOD Counsellor

Tradewind; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is seeking an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Worker to join a community health team in Geelong on an ongoing locum basis. You will work directly with individuals and families facing AOD challenges, delivering assessment, counselling, case management and harm minimisation in a culturally safe, person-centred way.

The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide practical and therapeutic support, develop tailored treatment plans and connect

Qualifications

• Experience providing AOD counselling, case management or community-based support.
• Strong understanding of harm minimisation and person-centred practice.
• Experience supporting clients with complex psychosocial needs.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Ability to obtain/hold a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Providing AOD assessment, case management and direct client support
• Delivering individual and group-based counselling interventions
• Developing individualised treatment and support plans
• Working within harm minimisation and recovery-focused frameworks
• Supporting clients with complex AOD and psychosocial needs
• Connecting individuals and families with appropriate AOD, mental health, health and community services
• Working collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors and other community professionals
• Participating in multidisciplinary case management and care planning
• Providing advocacy, referrals and practical support
• Contributing to community education and health promotion activities
• Building strong relationships with external AOD, mental health and community service

Skills

AOD counselling

Case management

Harm minimisation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Advocacy & engagement

Cultural safety

Job description

Are you an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Worker looking for your next opportunity within a community-based setting?

Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an ongoing locum AOD Worker to join a well-established community health team in the Geelong region.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with individuals and families experiencing challenges relating to alcohol and other drug use, providing culturally safe, person-centred support across assessment, counselling, case management and harm minimisation.

The Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team, you will provide practical and therapeutic support to people experiencing AOD and broader psychosocial challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing AOD assessment, case management and direct client support
• Delivering individual and group-based counselling interventions
• Developing individualised treatment and support plans
• Working within harm minimisation and recovery-focused frameworks
• Supporting clients with complex AOD and psychosocial needs
• Connecting individuals and families with appropriate AOD, mental health, health and community services
• Working collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors and other community professionals
• Participating in multidisciplinary case management and care planning
• Providing advocacy, referrals and practical support
• Contributing to community education and health promotion activities
• Building strong relationships with external AOD, mental health and community service

About you

We're looking for an experienced and approachable AOD professional who can build genuine relationships with clients, families, community and other services.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience within Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Experience providing AOD counselling, case management or community-based support
• Strong understanding of harm minimisation and person-centred practice
• Experience supporting clients with complex psychosocial needs
• Strong communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Ability to obtain/hold a National Police Check and Working with Children Check

Previous experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO), Aboriginal health service or directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities would be highly regarded.

Cultural Safety & Inclusivity

This role works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities, and a strong understanding of culturally safe, respectful and community-led practice is important.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with lived experience, LGBTQIA+ communities and people with disability.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and creating opportunities where people from all backgrounds feel respected, valued and supported throughout the recruitment process.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate/ASAP commencement
• Community-based role in the Geelong region
• Work across AOD counselling, case management and harm minimisation
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal communities and community-controlled services
• Ongoing support throughout your placement from a specialist AOD recruitment consultant