About BDAC

BDAC is an ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) registered as a member under the umbrella of VACCHO (Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) and represented nationally through NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).

BDAC was founded to represent and provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living on Djaara Country.

BDAC has a responsibility to ensure growth of services, development of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, better and improved health outcomes for our people, improved quality of life and be a lead agency in providing self-determination employment and career pathways for Aboriginal people.

What We Are Offering

- Part time, 0.8 FTE
- Fixed term - 30th June 2028
- Hourly rate - $46.70 per hour
- Access to Salary Packaging
- 12% Superannuation
- Supportive work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Position

The Female AOD Worker will bring practical skills, cultural awareness, and a client-focused approach to the Public Intoxication Response (PIR) service, supporting Community members in the Greater Bendigo and Castlemaine areas who are affected by alcohol and other drugs. Guided by Victoria’s health-based approach to public intoxication, the AOD Worker will play an important role in engaging with individuals who are intoxicated, providing brief interventions, and developing immediate care and safety plans.

This role will deliver harm minimisation strategies, facilitate timely referrals, and work alongside the PIR team to ensure individuals are supported in culturally safe and respectful ways. The AOD Worker will also share their knowledge and skills with other team members to strengthen treatment pathways and enhance overall care. By fostering trust, empowering individuals, and linking them with ongoing supports, the AOD Worker will contribute to a compassionate and effective PIR service that improves outcomes and promotes the wellbeing of Community members.

When not undertaking PIR responsibilities, the AOD Worker will provide direct support within the broader Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) PIR program, maintaining an active caseload of clients.



They will undertake assessments, deliver case management, develop person-centred treatment and recovery plans, and support clients to reduce alcohol and other drug-related harms. Working collaboratively with clients, families and service providers, they will assist individuals to identify goals, access appropriate supports, strengthen community connections, and progress towards improved health, wellbeing and recovery outcomes. This dual role supports continuity of care between immediate PIR responses and ongoing AOD treatment and support services.

Key Responsibilities

- On-Call Outreach
- AOD Support & Intervention
- Assertive Outreach
- Case Management & Client Support
- Care Coordination & Advocacy
- Assessment & Risk Management
- Team Contribution & Knowledge Sharing
- Stakeholder & Community Relationships
- Documentation & Reporting
- Cultural Safety & Inclusive Practice
- Service Engagement & Continuity of Care
- Guidelines and Procedures
- Continuous Improvement

About You

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, community priorities, and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) model of care, with a commitment to providing culturally safe and responsive services
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector, including harm minimisation, brief interventions, treatment and recovery support.
- Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call roster, including responding to referrals, undertaking outreach, managing risk, and providing timely support to individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug-related harms.
- Demonstrated experience in client assessment, case management, care coordination, and supporting individuals with complex health and social needs.




- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug-related harms, including those who may be intoxicated, vulnerable, or experiencing multiple barriers to accessing services.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and establish effective relationships with health services, emergency services, community organisations, and other stakeholders.
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, families, Community members and service providers.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively within a community-based outreach and on-call workplace.
- Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice, continuous quality improvement, professional development, and evidence-based service delivery.
- Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health and wellbeing, and the ability to support clients to strengthen cultural identity, community connection, resilience, healing and overall wellbeing outcomes.

Education, Training and/or Competencies

Mandatory

- Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Mental Health, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, or a related field.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Preferred/ desired

- Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members or in an Aboriginal organisation.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the role for you then click on the link below and apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing how you suit the role by Friday 21st of August 2026.

Mandatory Requirements

Should an applicant be the preferred candidate, background checks (Police check, reference check and Working with Children's Check) will be completed prior to the candidate’s employment being confirmed.

For more information about this position please see the Position Description which can be accessed via our website www.bdac.com.au or contact our human resources team on (03) 5442 4*** or send an email through to ***********@bdac.com.au

📌 Female AOD Worker - Public Intoxication Response (Bendigo)
🏢 Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative
📍 Bendigo