Alcohol and Drug Clinician

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 48 

Classification - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 : SC21 SCWork Grade 2, Year 1
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 : ON40 Comm Dev Wkr CL3 Y4
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 : SC22 SCWork Grade 2, Year 2
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 : SC23 SCWork Grade 2, Year 3
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 : SC24 SCWork Grade 2, Year 4

Job Category - AOD Clinician

Req Id - 7509 

AOD Clinician

Permanant Part time- 24hrs per week 

Colac Area Health offers a number of Alcohol and Drug programs that can support individuals, families and loved ones that are affected by Alcohol and Drugs use. Our AOD Clinicians understand that Alcohol and Drug use can be a coping strategy that people have adapted to help deal with pain, trauma, grief/loss and stress in their lives. Our qualified team utalises up to date and evidence based information and treatment to support clients with their individual goals around their AOD use. 

The AOD Clinician role will offer Counselling, Care and Recovery, Forensic Support and Family Support to indivduals and their families accessing our state funded Drug and Alcohol program in the Colac Otway Shire. 

Key Selection Criteria:

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes – 

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology and/or related field.


• Experience in the delivery of relevant clinical work preferably within AOD sector.


• Completion of and/or a willingness to work towards completion of AOD core competencies


• Understanding and experience in current evidence based practice framework and interventions that include trauma informed care, family inclusive practice and culturally safe practices.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drug use in a respectful, compassionate, collaborative, and productive way.


• Demonstrated understanding of community based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm.


• A demonstrated commitment to a positive team culture.


• Current Drivers licence and Working with Children Check

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and welcomes applications from those who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au).

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person:    Jodie Roberts

Email:  [email protected] 

Phone:  0352325143

Application closing date: 

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person:  Jodie Roberts

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  (03) 5232 5143

Application closing date:  Sunday 1st March 2026

Position Description 

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