The role:

The Alcohol and Drug Counsellor – Graduate position is designed for a university graduate who has successfully completed a University Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work within the last 1-3 years. 

The individual will be:

• Trained in all areas of the relevant multidisciplinary Alcohol and Other Drugs service
• Expected to gain sufficient competency to be able to work independently as a member of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS)
• Guided to deliver a high-quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, ADS policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies

Note: – Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 24 months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $69,117 – $104,493 per annum + 11% superannuation 

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia or Australian Counselling Association Accredited Training Standards.

2. Eligible for membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia or the Australian Counselling Association

   *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

3. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 500840,501260 Alcohol and Drug Counsellor – Graduate HP1-2 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• 500840,501260 Alcohol and Drug Counsellor – Graduate HP1-2 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health – Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the “Apply” button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information (Contact Officer)

Wendy Edwards

Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Team Leader) Alcohol & Drug Service
Phone:  03 6464 3131
E-mail: [email protected] 

Important information

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.  It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.