Are you an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Worker looking for your next opportunity within a community-based setting?
Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an ongoing locum AOD Worker to join a well-established community health team in the Geelong region.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly with individuals and families experiencing challenges relating to alcohol and other drug use, providing culturally safe, person-centred support across assessment, counselling, case management and harm minimisation.
The Role
Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team, you will provide practical and therapeutic support to people experiencing AOD and broader psychosocial challenges.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing AOD assessment, case management and direct client support
Delivering individual and group-based counselling interventions
Developing individualised treatment and support plans
Working within harm minimisation and recovery-focused frameworks
Supporting clients with complex AOD and psychosocial needs
Connecting individuals and families with appropriate AOD, mental health, health and community services
Working collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors and other community professionals
Participating in multidisciplinary case management and care planning
Providing advocacy, referrals and practical support
Contributing to community education and health promotion activities
Building robust relationships with external AOD, mental health and community service
About you
We're looking for an experienced and approachable AOD professional who can build genuine relationships with clients, families, community and other services.
Ideally, you will bring:




Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience within Alcohol and Other Drugs
Experience providing AOD counselling, case management or community-based support
Strong understanding of harm minimisation and person-centred practice
Experience supporting clients with complex psychosocial needs
Strong communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Confidence maintaining clear skilled boundaries
Current Victorian Driver Licence
Ability to obtain/hold a National Police Check and Working with Children Check
Previous experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO), Aboriginal health service or directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities would be highly regarded.
Cultural Safety & Inclusivity
This role works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities, and a strong understanding of culturally safe, respectful and community-led practice is important.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with lived experience, LGBTQIA+ communities and people with disability.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and creating opportunities where people from all backgrounds feel respected, valued and supported throughout the recruitment process.
What's on Offer?
Ongoing locum position
Immediate/ASAP commencement
Community-based role in the Geelong region
Work across AOD counselling, case management and harm minimisation
Supportive multidisciplinary environment
Opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal communities and community-controlled services
Ongoing support throughout your placement from a specialist AOD recruitment consultant
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📌 Aod Counsellor (Geelong)
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment Australia
📍 Geelong