Job Description
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Are you an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Worker looking for your next opportunity within a community-based setting?
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Tradewind Australia is currently recruiting for an ongoing locum AOD Worker to join a well-established community health team in the Geelong region.
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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 n
Working as part of a multidisciplinary health team, you will provide practical and therapeutic support to people experiencing AOD and broader psychosocial challenges.
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Providing AOD assessment, case management and direct client support
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Delivering individual and group-based counselling interventions
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Developing individualised treatment and support plans
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Working within harm minimisation and recovery-focused frameworks
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Supporting clients with complex AOD and psychosocial needs
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Connecting individuals and families with appropriate AOD, mental health, health and community services
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Working collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors and other community professionals
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Participating in multidisciplinary case management and care planning
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Providing advocacy, referrals and practical support
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Contributing to community education and health promotion activities
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Building solid relationships with external AOD, mental health and community service
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About you n
We're looking for an experienced and approachable AOD qualified who can build genuine relationships with clients, families, community and other services.
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Ideally, you will bring:
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Qualifications and/or demonstrated experience within Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Experience providing AOD counselling, case management or community-based support
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Strong understanding of harm minimisation and person-centred practice
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Experience supporting clients with complex psychosocial needs
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Strong communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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Confidence maintaining clear professional boundaries
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Current Victorian Driver Licence
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Ability to obtain/hold a National Police Check and Working with Children Check
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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 n
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.
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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.
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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? n
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Ongoing locum position
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Immediate/ASAP commencement
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Community-based role in the Geelong region
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Work across AOD counselling, case management and harm minimisation
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Supportive multidisciplinary environment
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Opportunity to work closely with Aboriginal communities and community-controlled services
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Ongoing support throughout your placement from a specialist AOD recruitment consultant
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📌 Aod Counsellor (Victoria)
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment Australia
📍 Victoria