Alcohol and Other Drug

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counsellor. Maximum Term Full Time - Ceduna

Job no: 505576; Employment type: Full Time; Location: Adelaide; Categories: Alcohol & Other Drugs

  • Based in Ceduna and surrounding areas
  • SCHADS Level 5, starting rate of $49.28ph + Super + Penalty rates
  • Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More

Life Without Barriers creates safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. We work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around

About the Role

Employment Type: Maximum Term, Full Time contract with flexibility to consider part-time for the right candidate

Contract End Date: 30 June 2026

Location: Ceduna and surrounding areas

In this role, you will provide both individual and group support to reduce harms associated with alcohol and other drug use. You will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments and providing a variety of evidence-based counselling interventions to help clients address harmful behaviours.

Working in partnership with individuals, you will also support them to build the skills and resilience needed to manage challenges related to Alcohol and Other Drug use, while fostering recovery and encouraging positive life changes.

Skills & Experience
  • Certificate IV or higher in Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent
  • Current Driver's Licence
  • Demonstrated experience in counselling using a range of intervention techniques
  • Knowledge of therapeutic approaches for supporting individuals with substance abuse issues
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and written skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Capacity to build networks, work independently and in teams, and apply initiative with strong problem-solving skills

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and any relevant stated based checks.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Dillon via

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight on 23rd September 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Advertised: 27 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Sep :55 Cen. Australia Standard Time


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