Job Description

AOD Program Facilitator Tradewind Australia•Lara, VIC, AU

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Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an experienced AOD Program Facilitator to work within a correctional healthcare environment in Melbourne's western suburbs.

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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.

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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.

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The Role

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As an AOD Program Facilitator, you will provide a combination of assessment, individual intervention, group facilitation and harm reduction education.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Conducting AOD assessments and screenings with individuals in custody
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- Facilitating structured group programs focused on harm reduction, drug awareness and relapse prevention
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- Delivering harm reduction and release preparation education, including Naloxone education
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- Developing individual treatment and support plans
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- Supporting individuals to develop practical coping strategies and increase their understanding of substance use
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- Delivering services using trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-focused approaches
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- Working collaboratively with healthcare, justice and reintegration services
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- Supporting continuity of care and connections with appropriate services following release
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- Maintaining accurate case notes, treatment summaries and program records
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- Participating in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning
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- Working effectively with individuals who may be difficult to engage or have complex support needs
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About You

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We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in AOD and harm reduction who is comfortable working with complex clients within a structured environment.

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To be successful, you will ideally have:

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- A relevant qualification in AOD, social work, counselling, psychology, nursing or a related discipline
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- Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs will also be considered
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- Previous experience within AOD treatment, harm reduction or recovery support
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- Experience facilitating groups or delivering structured programs
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- Contemporary knowledge of harm minimisation and relapse prevention
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- An understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice
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- Strong communication, documentation and case noting skills
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- The ability to build rapport while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
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- Confidence working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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- Experience within corrections, forensic AOD or the Victorian justice system would be highly regarded
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Why Apply?

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For AOD professionals interested in moving into forensic or correctional AOD, this is an prospect to build valuable experience while continuing to deliver meaningful client-facing work.

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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.

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For further information on the role, please contact Greg Camm at [email protected] or 03 9110 0095.

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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.

📌 Aod Program Facilitator (City of Ballarat)
🏢 Tradewind Australia
📍 City of Ballarat