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



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

📌 Alcohol & Other Drug Counsellor (Stawell)
🏢 Grampians Community Health
📍 Stawell