Job Description
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Break down barriers & support the integration of AOD & Mental Health services
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Part time 0.8 FTE | Maximum term contract until 30 June ****
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Based at South Morang
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About your team n
At the Whittlesea Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, we walk alongside people, providing a compassionate, recovery-oriented approach to address wellbeing goals, reduce harm, and improve quality of life. The team are big believers in breaking down barriers and working collaboratively to achieve best outcomes that really matter.
Your new role n
Working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will provide high quality specialised AOD interventions, assessment and treatment planning through an intersectional and trauma-informed lens. In addition, you'll play a vital role in shifting the landscape of service provision by supporting the integration of AOD and Mental Health within the service and supporting a strong lived experience workforce.
Perks of working at Uniting n
Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
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In addition to a salary equivalent to
SCHADS Level 5 + superannuation
, you can access the following:
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extra 17.5%
on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
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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
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Up to
10 weeks paid parental leave
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10% discount
for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
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Access training and development opportunities to
help you grow
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Your skills and experience n
You will have significant experience in AOD,



a strong understanding of therapeutic AOD and Mental Health interventions, and a proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and organisations.
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You will also bring with you:
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A relevant tertiary qualification in a health/welfare related discipline
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A Certificate IV in AOD or completion of the AOD Core Competencies (or willingness to complete within first 2 years of employment)
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Competencies in dual diagnosis (or willingness to complete within first 2 years of employment)
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For any questions, please reach out to
Emma Lewis, Team Leader
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About Uniting n
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 safe 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.
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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 LGBTQIA+. 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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📌 Senior Aod Clinician Mental Health Hub (Melbourne)
🏢 Uniting
📍 Melbourne