Youth AOD Support Worker (Casual) – Growth & Impact

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra 17.5% annual leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

Childcare subsidy discount

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania is seeking a Youth Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Worker to provide compassionate, client-centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from alcohol and other drug use.

You will help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment, supporting wellbeing, recovery goals and connection with services and ongoing care. This is a casual role with day/afternoon/night shifts on a rotating roster and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related field.
• Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), completion of core competencies, or willingness to complete within 12 months of employment.
• Competencies in dual diagnosis, or willingness to complete within 24 months of employment.
• Knowledge of the Alcohol and Other Drug sector, including the relationship with the Forensic AOD System and Central Intake Services.
• Strong communication, engagement, and interpersonal skills with young people and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide client‑centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from AOD use.
• Create a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive environment.
• Support wellbeing, recovery goals and connection with services and ongoing care.

Skills

Strong communication

Youth engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health or related field

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)

Job description

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania is seeking a Youth Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Worker to provide compassionate, client-centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from alcohol and other drug use.

You will help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment, supporting wellbeing, recovery goals and connection with services and ongoing care. This is a casual role with day/afternoon/night shifts on a rotating roster and opportunities for professional development.