Alcohol and Other Drugs Trainee

• Based in Wangaratta
• Full time role with allocated time to attend classes or further training
• Work alongside experienced AOD specialists to build a lasting career in AOD 

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is a 12-month paid work and study role within the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team with a focus on creating relationships within the service system network in our region and to connect to further study or ongoing employment within the sector at the end of the traineeship period where applicable.

This role has been designed to launch a current student or recent graduate into a fulfilling career within the AOD sector. It will assist a Trainee to learn every part of the AOD landscape and work with a range of different clients, from young people to adults and family groups at various stages of their treatment journey.

The role is full time and will allow a Trainee to attend current study commitments during work hours or undertake further training in the AOD area while earning a full-time wage. When not attending class, the Trainee will be immersed into our AOD teams to build an understanding of contemporary AOD practice and to develop the skills required to work in this sector such as intake, assessment, counselling, case management and group work to name a few.

At the completion of the Traineeship the trainee will be expected to have achieved a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC43215) or other dependent on existing qualifications and skill level.

Applicants with lived experience and/or from diverse communities (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and lived and living experience) are strongly encouraged to apply.

The trainee cannot have previous employment history in the AOD. Please note that this does not include volunteers or students who have done placements in AOD.

ABOUT YOU

Seeking an enthusiastic and passionate person to take on a 12-month Alcohol and Other Drugs Traineeship! If you are willing to complete Certificate IV and or further study in Alcohol and Other Drugs within the 12-month period and have

• An interest in developing a career within the Community Services Sector
• Evidence of written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the use of IT systems to complete daily work tasks.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Then wait no longer and apply today

REMUNERATION

Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022

Classification Level 2

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health 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 within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Caddie Russell on 0477 210 ***

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 24th March 2024

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, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check both VIC and NSW
• Evidence of Vaccinations
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

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.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.