AOD Outreach Worker

Gateway Health; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible hours

Laptop and mobile phone

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cultural leave flexibility

Annual flu vaccination program

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Gateway Health in Wodonga is seeking a part-time AOD practitioner to deliver assessment, counselling and care across the recovery streams. The role includes weekly travel to Towong and Alpine Shires and works within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The position runs 45.6 hours per fortnight until 30/06/2027, with options for flexible hours, a laptop and mobile, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, Community Welfare Work or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the AOD sector.
• Forensic AOD accreditation (as required by DHS, Victoria), or the eligibility/willingness to obtain same.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of assessments, counselling and support approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, responsive AOD service across assessment, counselling and care and recovery streams as required.
• Collaborate with the AOD team to provide a coordinated service that responds to demand and achieves the best client outcomes.
• Travel weekly to rural communities across Towong and Alpine Shires to deliver counselling and case management services.

Skills

AOD sector experience

Forensic AOD accreditation

Counselling approaches

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/ Social Welfare/ Psychology/ Community Welfare Work or equivalent

Job description

• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year
• Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport

About Us

Gateway Health is a not-for-profit community health service delivering primary health and welfare services to individuals, families, and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. With a team of over 300 dedicated staff, we operate across the Ovens Murray region and are committed to improving health outcomes for all people, including those facing social, environmental, and cultural barriers to care. We celebrate diversity and actively work to reflect the communities we serve.

About the Role

This is a rewarding part-time temporary opportunity (45.6 hours per fortnight, until 30/06/2027) based in Wodonga, where you'll deliver a flexible and responsive AOD service to people who are at risk of harm from substance use. This role will greatly enhance our service provision capacity by offering services across the assessment, counselling and care and recovery streams, as required and in response to demand. This role will work closely with other staff in the AOD team to provide a flexible, responsive service to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

This role requires weekly travel to rural communities across Towong (Corryong and surrounds) and Alpine Shires, delivering counselling and case management services in response to identified client needs.

This role is classified under the Community Health Centre Stand Alone Services Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 level 4 ($46.70 - $50.25 + superannuation)

Skills & Experience

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, Community Welfare Work or relevant equivalent studies.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the AOD sector
• Forensic AOD accreditation (as required by DHS, Victoria), or the eligibility/willingness to obtain same
• Demonstrated experience in a rang of assessments, counselling and support approaches.

We genuinely invest in our people. Here's a snapshot of the benefits and support available across our organisation:

• NFP Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax-free per year, putting more money in your pocket
• Flexible hours and working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• Laptop and mobile phone with remote access for on and offsite work
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - discounted health and fitness program for you and your family
• Professional development, ongoing training, and regular supervision support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential counselling for you and your family, plus group supervision and wellness activities
• Cultural leave flexibility - swap a public holiday for a religious or culturally significant day of your choice
• Annual flu vaccination program and discounted health insurance

Pre-employment checks include a Criminal History Check, Working With Children Check, evidence of Influenza vaccination, and proof of right to work in Australia.

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, LGBTIQASB+ communities, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally, linguistically and faith diverse people.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.