Join our Alcohol and Other Drug Services Team.

• Max term full time position (Until Feb 2026)
• Join a dynamic team with supportive leadership
• Competitive Salary + salary packaging

About the opportunity

We're seeking a qualified professional to support individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug (AOD) use. The role involves conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based counselling to reduce AOD-related harm, support behaviour change, and promote recovery. The position may also include providing supervision to colleagues.

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 5 + super, 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
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
• A great location in Bell street, Preston, close to public transport
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

Your skills and experience

You will hold a tertiary qualification in a health or welfare related discipline. You will also bring with you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in health or welfare, such as:
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Nursing
  • Allied Health Sciences
  • Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) or completion of core AOD competencies (or ability to complete within 24 months of employment).
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities.
• Understanding of systemic issues (e.g. racism, colonialism).
• AOD or dual diagnosis counselling experience.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of therapies such as:
  • CBT
  • MET
  • Harm Reduction
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Family Inclusive Practice
  • Community Reinforcement

View the position description here

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 Sarah Jones, Manager on sarah.jones@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.

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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