Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs

Goulburn Valley Health; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff parking

Leisure memberships

Flexible work practices

Additional leave purchase

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Social club membership

CREATE reward program

Job summary

Goulburn Valley Health is seeking a Clinician – Alcohol and Other Drugs to join GVADS in Community Health on a fixed term part‑time basis until July 2027. The role works within a multidisciplinary team to support clients seeking to address alcohol and other drug use, in the Goulburn Valley catchment.

You will bring a Cert IV or Diploma in AOD and at least 2 years’ experience in AOD services, collaborating with the withdrawal team and families.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in AOD is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in AOD services.

Responsibilities

• Support clients seeking to address their alcohol and other drug use.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team including withdrawal and family support.

Skills

AOD experience

Education

Certificate IV in AOD

Diploma in AOD

Job description

Job title: Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs

Employment type: Fixed Term Part Time until July 2027

Hours per fortnight: 30.4

Classification: Welfare Worker Class 3A Years 3 - 5 (WW27 - WW29)

Location: Community Health

About the Role:

Goulburn Valley Alcohol and Drug Services (GVADS) is a consortium comprising three partner agencies: Goulburn Valley Health (GVH), Odyssey Victoria, and The Salvation Army, delivering alcohol and other drug (AOD) services across the Goulburn Valley (GV) catchment. This newly funded position sits with GVH and will provide support to clients seeking to address their alcohol and other drug use.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team comprising counsellors, nurses and addiction medicine staff. The role will work closely with the withdrawal team, supporting clients and their families across the GV catchment.

The successful candidate will have :

• Certificate IV or Diploma in AOD
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in AOD services

You can view the Position Description: HERE

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

• Generous salary packaging , subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.