AddressPosition Title: Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Part-time 32 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2024
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026
Role description
As an AOD Counsellor you will assist in reducing harm to individuals and their families by conducting assessments and providing a range of counselling interventions. You will promote recovery by assisting clients and their family members to change harmful behaviours while increasing their capacity to effectively manage the problems they are experiencing associated with AOD use.
About you
- Qualification in AOD (Min Certificate IV in AOD)
- 2 years' experience working in the area of AOD
- Membership with the appropriate professional body
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
- Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
- Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
- Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
- Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
- Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
- Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
For further information about this position, please contact Donna Bogdanovski - Manager Housing, AOD, Counselling & Custodial health Services on 0456 705 ***.
