AOD Trainee

• Gain knowledge and skills in a supported trainee program in AOD
• Contribute to safe and effective patient care
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification Range: COMM DEV WKR CL1 YR4 (XU8)*

Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

As the AOD trainee you will assist in the delivery of high-quality care to individuals seeking assistance with an alcohol or other drug use. You will be part of a support structured training program over 12 months to gain skills and knowledge to support your qualification in AOD.

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Completed a Certificate IV in AOD or currently completing a Certificate IV or Diploma AOD during traineeship
• Developing understanding of the AOD treatment system, where and why clients are at increased risk of overdose and other AOD-related harms
• Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles and strategies
• Experience in other areas of related need (mental health, family violence, criminal justice, homelessness) (desirable)

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.

Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular for Health Professionals for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.