Senior AOD Clinician

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Annual leave purchase option

Parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Staff discounts on Office 365 and Unn

Childcare discounts

Meal/Entertainment benefits

Job summary

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania invites an experienced AOD Clinician to join an integrated care model, focusing on harm reduction and person-centred support within a collaborative team. The role partners with mental health clinicians, peer workers, LGBTQIA+ support staff and other specialists to deliver coordinated care with a no-wrong-door approach.

The role, within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals Service, sits in South Morang, VIC, with flexible 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) and negotiated

Qualifications

• AOD professional with relevant health/social work/psychology/welfare background.
• Specialist AOD qualifications or demonstrated specialist AOD experience.
• Strong understanding of harm reduction and dual diagnosis practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive AOD assessments and holistic care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions using harm reduction principles.
• Facilitate AOD groups, peer support activities and education sessions.
• Support people with co-occurring AOD and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners for integrated care.
• Contribute clinical expertise within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

AOD expertise

Harm reduction

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Health/Social Work/Psychology/Welfare qualification

Job description

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Morang VIC

• Join an innovative AOD integrated care model
• Deliver harm reduction support alongside specialist clinical teams
• SCHADS Level 5, FTE 0.8 max-term part time to 30 June 2027

• 534016
• South Morang, VIC, 3752
• Alcohol & Other Drugs
• Maximum Term Part Time
• Closing on: Nov 9 2026
• Join an innovative AOD integrated care model
• Deliver harm reduction support alongside specialist clinical teams
• SCHADS Level 5, FTE 0.8 max-term part time to 30 June 2027

Your new role

We're seeking an experienced AOD Clinician who is passionate about harm reduction and understands the complex intersection between alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use and mental health. You'll play a key role within an innovative integrated practice, supporting people to achieve their goals through evidence-based, person-centred care.

Working as part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll partner with mental health clinicians, peer workers, LGBTQIA+ support workers and other specialists to provide coordinated support that reflects a true "no wrong door" approach to care.

Your Impact Will Include

• Conducting comprehensive AOD assessments and developing holistic care plans.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions using a harm reduction approach.
• Facilitating AOD-focused groups, peer support activities and educational sessions.
• Supporting people experiencing co-occurring AOD and mental health challenges.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to provide integrated care.
• Contributing clinical expertise to a valued and supportive team.

This key role is 0.8 FTE (4 days per week). Workdays and work-from-home arrangements can be negotiated with Neami, giving you greater control how you balance your work and personal commitments.

About The Program

The AOD Clinician role sits within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals Service, an innovative service established in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. The program provides community-based support through a holistic, recovery-oriented model that addresses social, physical and emotional wellbeing.

This service is led by Neami in partnership with Uniting, Drummond St & VAHS. The service is in South Morang and adopts a collaborative "no wrong door" approach, ensuring people can access the right support when and where they need it.

You'll have the opportunity to represent Uniting while working closely with colleagues across partner organisations, helping shape an exciting and contemporary model of integrated AOD and mental health care.

Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, You’ll Enjoy

• Working in a values-led organisation with real community impact.
• Part of a wider, collaborative, high-performing Housing & Property Directorate
• A 10% discount for eligible employees on out-of-pocket childcare fees at Uniting learning services.
• A 30% discount on Office 365 subscriptions, and a 25% discount at our Uniting Op Shops.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Saving on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary)\
• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

We're looking for an experienced AOD professional who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about integrated, recovery-focused care.

You Will Bring With You

• Relevant health, social work, psychology, welfare or related qualification.
• AOD qualifications and/or demonstrated specialist AOD experience.
• Strong understanding of harm reduction and dual diagnosis practice.
• Experience supporting people with co-occurring AOD and mental health needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Application Requirements

To support your application, please submit a tailored cover letter outlining:

• Your understanding of AOD work in an integrated care model.
• How your skills, experience and legislative knowledge align with the position.

View the position description

About Uniting

We create real change in people’s lives by working in partnership with people, communities, governments and other agencies to reduce the impact of poverty, trauma and disadvantage.

We provide compassionate care for people facing tough times and personal challenges. We support children and young people to break the cycle of disadvantage. We help families keep safe, together and thriving.

For over 100 years we’ve been fighting inequality, opposing discrimination, and responding to the needs in our communities across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

We are an inclusive, values-led organisation and proudly welcome people of all identities, backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with lived and living experience relevant to our work.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices. You are welcome to share your pronouns and let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We are here to support you.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. We embed child safety in everything we do. Employment with Uniting is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

For any questions, reach out to Emma Lewis, Team Leader on ***email_hidden*** during business hours.