Fixed Term Contract part-time 32 hours per fortnight until 30th June 2024

About the role

An excellent opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced person to undertake the role of Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor in the AOD team.

As an AOD Counsellor you will assist in reducing harm to individuals and their families by conducting assessments and providing a range of counselling interventions.  You will promote recovery by assisting clients and their family members to change harmful behaviours while increasing their capacity to effectively manage the challenges they are experiencing.

About you

To be successful you will need to demonstrate previous experience in a primary care or community setting. Demonstrated experience and/or ability to understand the needs of people experiencing harmful levels of substance use and the impacts of their use on the physical and mental health.   

Please refer to the relevant attached position description for further details about the role.

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health.
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Club brings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the year.

Please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter when applying.

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Donna Bogdanovski Manager – Housing, AOD, Counselling and Custodial Health on, Phone – 0456705180