AOD Counsellor

Central Highlands Rural Health are seeking and AOD Counsellor to join our Mental Wellbeing team on a fixed-term contract to the 23 February 2025 based at our Daylesford and Creswick campuses.

You will be providing individual counselling to impacted persons by the use of alcohol and other drugs directly or indirectly.

Role Statement

The AOD Counsellor provides treatment and support to people whose lives are directly or indirectly impacted upon by the use of alcohol and other drugs (licit and illicit). The aim is to assist the consumer to change their behaviour in order to reduce the harm caused by the substance use or provide them with skills and support to respond more effectively to those with a substance use problem. These interventions are provided as both individual and group methods. 

Details of Appointment

Fixed term position to the 23 February 2025, working  48 hours per fortnight

Salary:  Dependent on experience as per EBA + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging

About CHRH 

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30th November 2019.  Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

How to apply

Please apply on the Central Highlands Rural Health website, supplying a current Resume, Cover Letter and answering the Key Selection Criteria.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check.  Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.  Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.