An exciting opportunity at Marymead CatholicCare for an experienced Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor has become available. 

The Role

Marymead CatholicCare is seeking a part-time AOD Counsellor. The Specialist AOD Counsellor will operate within a therapeutic framework, providing assertive outreach counselling to individuals over 13 years of age to support the reduction or cessation of alcohol and /or other drug use and associated harms.

If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people’s lives – we want to hear from you!!!

What we offer

Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers, helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas.

Marymead CatholicCare’s employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family friendly environment.

About us

Marymead CatholicCare is a large welfare agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to vulnerable people in our community by promoting healthy, safe, and inclusive relationships and productive partnerships through collaboration with stakeholders while always adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion and Inclusivity. 

Ideal person

The ideal person we are looking for has:

• Accreditation or registration as a psychologist, social worker, or be eligible for full membership of a counselling professional body (e.g. Australian Counselling Association of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia).
• Completion of AOD specific training equivalent to at least the four core competencies of Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work (or working towards).
• Knowledge and understanding of the key issues facing people using AOD

To be considered for this role you are required to hold:

• a current driver’s licence, and
• an ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card 
• You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check.

To Apply

Please send your applications to [email protected]

• Attach an updated resume.
• Address key responsibilities in a cover letter (no more than 2 pages). 

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. 

For more information or to apply please visit: www.mccg.org.au

Closing Date: 11 December 2023

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse.  CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.