Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Hours:76 hours per fortnight

Area: Shepparton

Primary Care Connect is a local, not-for-profit organisation who has proudly supported our community for over 30 years. Operating under the social model of health, we offer inclusive community health care services of the highest quality. We work collaboratively with our clients and other services to best support the health and wellbeing needs of all people.

We pride ourselves on providing trauma informed, person centred and consumer driven care that allows people to take control of their lives and bring about meaningful change. To find out more about Primary Care Connect, please visit www.primarycareconnect.com.au

About the Role The Family Reunification AOD program is aimed at supporting parents where completion of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment is one of the conditions included in family reunification orders. The purpose is to improve timely access to the treatment required within the timeframes specified in family reunification orders.

The AOD Clinician Family Reunification (FRO) is responsible for providing AOD assessments and counselling, case management and outreach (Care and Recovery) to parents who are required to comply with AOD treatment conditions as part of their child’s family reunification order.

The purpose of this position is to reduce AOD related harms to individuals and their families by providing assessments and therapeutic interventions, including assertive outreach. The key responsibility of the position is to provide family-sensitive AOD counselling with practical and emotional goal-focused support (including home-based support) to a caseload of families including children, parents, and other carers.

Position Context

Reporting to the Harm Reduction Manager,



as a member of the AOD team this role is based in Shepparton with significant community outreach to support individuals and families as required across the Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Moira, Murrindindi and Strathbogie shires. It is also expected that the FRO works within the larger Primary Care Connect team and networks with external organisations.

Key Selection Criteria The following criteria must be met and addressed in applications for consideration for this position:

Essential

- Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related tertiary/degree qualification with one years’ experience or Associate Diploma with relevant experience.
- Certificate IV in AOD.
- Satisfactory outcome of a confidential Police Check and Working with Children Check. PCC is committed to child safety and is a Child Safe organisation.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.
- Willingness to travel within the catchment to meet the requirements of the job and to work out of different partnership locations.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours on a negotiated basis.
- Competencies/training in providing clinical supervision (or willingness to complete within the first 12 months of employment).
- Empathy for those whose lives have been affected by problematic alcohol and other drug use/ and or mental health disorders.
- Possession of a current Victorian Driver’s License

- Information technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Desired

- Therapeutic counselling skills including knowledge of family systems
- Registration with a relevant professional body
- Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment).
- First Aid Certificate





- Current knowledge of OH&S; practices.

Benefits and Perks Our Employee Value Proposition is more than a list of benefits — it’s the full experience of working with us. From meaningful work and interesting projects to a genuine commitment to work-life balance, growth and inclusion, Primary Care Connect is a place where people are supported to do their best work. When you join Primary Care Connect, you’ll enjoy:

- A strong wellbeing focus and genuinely supportive culture
- Not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- An on-site, in-house gym

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are valued and your wellbeing matters, this could be the perfect next step.

Enquiries and application: Please submit your cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria; and Current resume.

Further information can be found by: Visiting our careers page to view the position description: https://www.primarycareconnect.com.au/Careers/Current-Vacancies OR Contacting Freddy Thuruthikattuon [03 5823 3200](tel:03 5823 3200)

Primary Care Connect (PCC) is committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing, culture and participation of all children and young people.? We have a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse and neglect; we work to identify early risks and take action regarding all allegations and safety concerns. As a Child Secure Organisation every employee and volunteer is required to have a current Working with Childrens Check.

Primary Care Connect acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and respect to their Elders, past and present. We welcome people of any age, gender, sex, sexuality, culture, religion, and ability.

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