AOD Program Facilitator Tradewind Australia•Lara, VIC, AU
Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an experienced AOD Program Facilitator to work within a correctional healthcare environment in Melbourne's western suburbs.
This role would suit an AOD professional who enjoys direct client work and group facilitation and is looking to use their experience within the justice and correctional space.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will support individuals in custody who may present with complex substance use, mental health, trauma and offending histories.
Your focus will be on reducing AOD-related harm, building practical coping strategies and supporting individuals to make positive changes both during their time in custody and following release.
The Role
As an AOD Program Facilitator, you will provide a combination of assessment, individual intervention, group facilitation and harm reduction education.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting AOD assessments and screenings with individuals in custody
Facilitating structured group programs focused on harm reduction, drug awareness and relapse prevention
Delivering harm reduction and release preparation education, including Naloxone education
Developing individual treatment and support plans
Supporting individuals to develop practical coping strategies and increase their understanding of substance use
Delivering services using trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-focused approaches
Working collaboratively with healthcare, justice and reintegration services
Supporting continuity of care and connections with appropriate services following release
Maintaining accurate case notes, treatment summaries and program records
Participating in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning




Working effectively with individuals who may be difficult to engage or have complex support needs
About You
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in AOD and harm reduction who is comfortable working with complex clients within a structured setting.
To be successful, you will ideally have:
A relevant qualification in AOD, social work, counselling, psychology, nursing or a related discipline
Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs will also be considered
Previous experience within AOD treatment, harm reduction or recovery support
Experience facilitating groups or delivering structured programs
Contemporary knowledge of harm minimisation and relapse prevention
An understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
Strong communication, documentation and case noting skills
The ability to build rapport while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Confidence working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Experience within corrections, forensic AOD or the Victorian justice system would be highly regarded
Why Apply?
For AOD professionals interested in moving into forensic or correctional AOD, this is an opportunity to build valuable experience while continuing to deliver meaningful client-facing work.
You will be joining a multidisciplinary environment with access to professional development, supervision and experienced colleagues, while helping individuals develop practical strategies to reduce substance-related harm and improve their chances of successful reintegration into the community.
For further information on the role, please contact Greg Camm at ****** or ************.
Tradewind Australia is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people with lived experience.
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