Located at Coburg
SCHADS level 3 + Salary Packaging
Permanent full time role
Your new role
Provide compassionate, client-centred support to young people seeking voluntary withdrawal and/or respite from alcohol and other drug use.
The Youth Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Worker plays a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and culturally inclusive environment, supporting young people's wellbeing, recovery goals, and engagement with appropriate services and care.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isn't easy, but it matters.
Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to a salary equivalent to
SCHADS Level 3 + superannuation
, you can access the following:
An
extra 17.5%
on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
Ability to
increase your take-home pay
by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
Up to
10 weeks paid parental leave
10% discount
for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
Access training and development opportunities to
help you grow
View the position description here
Your skills and experience
You will bring with you:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related field
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), completion of core competencies, or willingness to complete within 12 months of employment
Competencies in dual diagnosis, or willingness to complete within 24 months of employment




Knowledge of the Alcohol and Other Drug sector, including the relationship with the Forensic AOD System and Central Intake Services
Strong communication, engagement, and interpersonal skills with young people and stakeholders
How to apply
Click
APPLY
to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon.
We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions, please reach out to
Ryan Bourke
on
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About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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Uniting is a child secure organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information.
Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better.
We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+.
You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
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📌 Aod Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Uniting
📍 Melbourne