Job Description
Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor
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Permanent / Part time 22.8 hours per week
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Stawell or Araray
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About the position
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The Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Counsellor delivers high quality, evidence based and trauma informed therapeutic interventions to individuals and/or families impacted by alcohol & other drug use.
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This position forms part of the Counselling & AOD team and collaborates with related programs, as required.
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Skills and experience
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Qualifications
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Minimum Diploma in Counselling or Tertiary Degree in Counselling, Social Work or related fields.
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Minimum Cert IV in Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) or willing to obtain
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Mandatory
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Membership with ACA, PACFA, AASW, AHPRA etc.
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Desirable
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Strong understanding of alcohol & other drug (AOD) treatment, harm reduction and behaviour change models.
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Experience working with diverse communities, including involuntary clients.
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Knowledge of trauma informed practice and cultural safety.
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Strong assessment and clinical judgement.
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Experience providing counselling.
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Skills of assessment, case co-ordination and current alcohol & other drug (AOD) knowledge.
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About Grampians Community Health
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You can be more than part of your community– be someone making a differencefor peoplein your community
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Situated in the heart of picturesque Grampians and Wimmera regions.
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Employ over 200 staff at three sites located at Stawell (main office), Horsham and Ararat.
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Provides a safe,



inclusive and respectful environment that values culture, beliefs, values, gender identity and capacity.
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Our staff are empowering skilled, inclusive, compassionate and courageous.
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Employee Benefits
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Salary Packaging
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Up to $15,900 to reduce taxation increase take home pay - includes personal expenses.
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Meal and entertainment expenses and venue hire.
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ATO Remote Housing Allowance (for eligible place of residence).
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Novated leasing.
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Relocation expenses.
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Portable devices.
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Rewards Programs
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Blue Card Discount program for discounts on purchases.
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Commbank Workplace Banking Program for discounts and rewards.
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Hybrid Working from Home
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Hybrid working conditions for certain (but not all) positions taking into consideration our clients' needs.
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Laptop and mobile phone provided allowing you to remain connected.
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Professional Development
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Support professional development to develop knowledge and skills staff to better meet the needs of our clients.
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Reimbursement of course fees for further qualifications (less tax component) for courses enrolled in after 6 months of employment.
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Purchased Leave
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Up to 20 days additional leave in a financial year for eligible staff.
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Clinical Supervision
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External professional clinical supervision
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Internal clinical supervision.
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Employee Assistance Program
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Free confidential, professional assistance to staff members forpersonal or work-related issues and concerns.
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📌 Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor (Stawell)
🏢 Grampians Community Health
📍 Stawell