- Lead therapeutic programs in a residential rehab
- Shape the TC model and mentor a team of Support Workers
- Adelaide based Full time / Fixed-term

Help men get their lives Back On Track Recovery doesn’t happen in a straight line. It happens one conversation, one group and one good day at a time. At Back On Track, our residents have decided it’s time for change. We need a skilled, grounded counsellor to walk beside them in this journey.

About the role

As our AOD Counsellor, you’ll be the heart of our residential program. You’ll work alongside the Project Coordinator to deliver therapeutic community (TC) based rehab. You’ll also guide our Support Workers so every resident gets consistent, evidence-based care.

What you’ll be doing

- Delivering one-on-one counselling, group therapy and brief interventions using recovery-oriented, harm-minimisation approaches
- Case managing residents, developing intervention plans and tracking outcomes
- Overseeing the TC model and helping it develop, and acting as a role model for its principles
- Coordinating and supporting our Support Worker team, including caseload allocation and workflow
- Advocating for residents and building strong links with referral services, case workers and community
- Following up with former residents after treatment




- Keeping accurate, timely case notes and client records

What you’ll bring

- Tertiary qualification in counselling, social work, psychology or a related field
- Experience delivering AOD counselling and facilitating groups, ideally in a residential or TC setting
- Experience in working with Aboriginal clients
- Solid case management and assessment skills
- Confidence guiding and supporting a team
- A non-judgemental, holistic approach and a genuine belief in people’s capacity to change
- Strong documentation skills and comfort with online client systems
- Current driver’s licence, National Police Check and Working with Children Check

Why join us?

- Work that matters, every single day
- A supportive team that backs each other
- Salary packaging options
- Professional development and clinical supervision opportunities

This position is open to male applicants only. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Send your resume and a cover letter showing how your experience matches the role. For a copy of the Position Description or a confidential chat, contact [email protected].

Applications close 5pm Friday 13 November 2026.

📌 AOD Counsellor (Male) (Adelaide)
🏢 Aboriginal Drug u0026 Alcohol Council (SA) Aboriginal
📍 Adelaide