Alcohol and Other Drugs Senior Counsellor

Alcohol and Other Drugs Senior Counsellor (Casual

• Australia, Tas
• Aug 29, 2025

Medicine Casual

About Tasmania GovernmentAbout the Tasmanian State Service

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...

This role is based in Ulverstone in the NW of the state. The team is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Medical Officers, Nurses, Social Workers and consultation processes with Lived experience advocates. We work closely with the states Alcohol and/or Other Drugs (AOD) offices in Launceston and Hobart, delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

We provide advice and support to other agencies, consumers, families and friends. We are a voluntary organisation that bases care on harm minimisation principles.

The Role

The position requires a qualified senior social worker with significant case management experience and a knowledge of Alcohol and Drug principles is an advantage but not essential. As part of the multidisciplinary team the position will provide high quality alcohol and drug services as per the agencies policies and procedures, legal requirements and professional competencies. There is an expectation of travel to provide outreach services, consultation and for education with support from the MDT. A willingness to learn and be part of a dynamic team is essential and pivotal to this role.

Please call if you to discuss any aspect of this position or if you are unsure if you meet the required experience. We would also value experience from other areas including and not limited to inpatient/outpatient services, and mental health for example. We would value learning from the skills you could bring to the team.

You will need

• Deliver high quality alcohol and other drug treatment in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies.
• Provide a specialist assessment and treatment service for people with multiple and complex needs, including comorbid alcohol and other drug and mental health issues, and their families in accordance with discipline specific skills and abilities.
• Act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug needs and promotes community awareness in relation to alcohol and other drugs.

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

Details of appointment

Casual, position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately a 12-month period.

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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Plus 25% Casual Loading - Equivalent of $69.58 to $76.82 per hour

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, a relevant tertiary qualification in the Alcohol and Other Drugs field Current
• Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that 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. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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