AOD Forensic Peer Worker — 12-Month Part-Time, Flexible

Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Inc.; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging to increase

40 hours study leave each year

Support for qualifications and up to $

Job summary

Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Inc. is seeking an AOD Forensic Peer Worker for our 12-month fixed-term, part-time role at the 20-bed Grampians Therapeutic Community in Ballarat East.

You will bring lived experience to support residents in the withdrawal program and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver treatment, recovery, and peer support. The role focuses on peer-led delivery of program material, building trust with residents, supporting waitlists and aftercare, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Lived alcohol and drug experience with a forensic background.
• 2+ years engaged in work, volunteering or study after forensic system/AOD treatment experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to residents.
• Case notes and essential documentation writing and record-keeping.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries and engage in self-reflection.
• Willingness to complete AOD Skillset or hold a related Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Draw upon your lived experience to support residents and be supported by a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with delivery of program material from a peer perspective with recovery experience.
• Provide support and encouragement to residents, waitlist, preadmission group and aftercare clients.
• Provide basic support to clients according to established treatment plans.
• Promote integrity, professionalism and a positive work environment.
• Provide support for offsite visits.

Skills

Lived experience with AOD/forensic

Interpersonal & communication skills

Case management

Boundaries & self-reflection

Diploma in AOD & Mental Health or WIll

Education

Diploma in AOD and Mental Health

Job description

Windana Drug & Alcohol Recovery Inc. is seeking an AOD Forensic Peer Worker for our 12-month fixed-term, part-time role at the 20-bed Grampians Therapeutic Community in Ballarat East.

You will bring lived experience to support residents in the withdrawal program and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver treatment, recovery, and peer support. The role focuses on peer-led delivery of program material, building trust with residents, supporting waitlists and aftercare, and maintaining