Join our Alcohol and Other Drug Services Team.

• Join a dynamic team with supportive leadership
• Max term full time or (0.8 - 0.9 FTE), until Jan 31 2026.
• Assist clients and their family members and promote recovery.

About the opportunity

As an AOD Counsellor of the established Catalyst Program, you will have an opportunity to further develop your clinical skills with a diverse group of participants both as an individual counsellor and group facilitator.

The role will provide the opportunity to work with adults aged 18 plus, and also some additional scope to deliver youth specific programs. 

The role will also provide support with the development and delivery of evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions intended to assist participants to establish healthier lifestyles free of problematic alcohol and drug use; and assist participants to avoid and better manage relapse.

View the full position description here.

What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $43.08 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• 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.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops
• A great location in Jessie Street, Coburg and Bell Street, Preston, close to public transport.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences. You will also bring with you:

• Experience in working with AOD or dual-diagnosis clients.
• Experience providing drug and alcohol assessment/counselling activities.
• Group work will be highly considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge and some experience with case formulation, development of Individual Treatment Plans and discharge planning.
• Capacity to facilitate a range of therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, including group interventions for families and significant others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and some experience in the application of Motivational Enhancement and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Emma Hooper, Manager Non-Residential Rehabilitation and Complex Care on 0412 658 345 or email on emma.hooper@vt.uniting.org.

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.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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