Job Description
Oakdene House Foundation | Fairfield, NSW
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Monday: Flexible hours
n Tuesday: 11am - 7pm
n Friday: 11am - 7pm
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Oakdene House Foundation is a community-based charity supporting individuals and families affected by addiction, gambling harm, and related life challenges. We provide practical, compassionate, recovery-focused support through counselling, groups, and integrated community programs.
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We are seeking an experienced Addiction Counsellor to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to our evolving service model.
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This role suits a clinician who is confident, grounded, and values recovery as a long-term, relational process rather than a quick fix.
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Oakdene House Foundation | Fairfield, NSW
n 3 days a week
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Monday: Flexible schedule
n Tuesday: 11am - 7pm
n Friday: 11am - 7pm
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Oakdene House Foundation is a community-based charity supporting individuals and families affected by addiction, gambling harm, and related life challenges. We provide practical, compassionate, recovery-focused support through counselling, groups, and integrated community programs.
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We are seeking an experienced Addiction Counsellor to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to our evolving service model.
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This role suits a clinician who is confident, grounded, and values recovery as a long-term, relational process rather than a quick fix.
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About the Role
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The Addiction Counsellor delivers individual and group counselling to people experiencing gambling- and alcohol -related harm. The role works closely with the Lead Counsellor and broader Oakdene team to provide integrated, ethical, and person-centred care.
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The position is aligned with the SCHADS Award Level 5 (or higher, depending on experience) and is best suited to practitioners with five or more years of counselling experience.
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The roles' hours align with the current need to fill both counselling and out-of-hours support workshops from our centre.
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Find out more about the Oakdene House Foundation here:
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide individual counselling using evidence-based and recovery-oriented approaches
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Work confidently with clients experiencing gambling and alcohol harm, including relapse and high-risk periods
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Apply knowledge of 12-Step and mutual aid recovery models, supporting clients to engage meaningfully where appropriate
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Deliver structured group programs and psychoeducation
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Conduct intake, risk assessment, and ongoing case planning
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Oakdene's systems
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Collaborate with internal staff and external services to support holistic outcomes
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Uphold ethical practice standards, boundaries, and trauma-informed care
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About You
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You will bring:
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Five or more years' experience as a counsellor working in addiction or related settings
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Eligibility for registration with ACA or PACFA
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Strong experience in gambling, alcohol and other drug counselling
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Experience working with gambling addiction, either as a core or secondary focus, is a strong advantage
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Working knowledge of 12-Step programs and recovery frameworks, and the ability to discuss these respectfully with clients
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Confidence supporting clients with complex and chronic psychosocial needs
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Strong documentation, communication, and professional judgement
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A calm, steady approach and the ability to work both independently and within a team
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What We Offer
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SCHADS Award aligned remuneration at Level 5 or above, commensurate with experience
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Supportive clinical leadership and regular supervision
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A values-driven organisation focused on dignity, respect, and real-world recovery
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Opportunity to shape and contribute to a growing service model
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A workplace where counselling is taken seriously, not rushed or reduced to box-ticking
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📌 Addiction Counsellor (Sydney)
🏢 Oakdene House Foundation
📍 Sydney