Aod Trainee

**Gain knowledge and skills in a supported trainee program in AOD**:

- **Contribute to safe and effective patient care**:

- **Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations**:

- **Classification Range: COMM DEV WKR CL1 YR4 (XU8)**

**Who We Are and What We Stand For**
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values**:Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.** We are One Peninsula Health.

**What You Will Be Doing**

As the AOD trainee you will assist in the delivery of high-quality care to individuals seeking assistance with an alcohol or other drug use. You will be part of a support structured training program over 12 months to gain skills and knowledge to support your qualification in AOD.

**What You Need**
We anticipate you will have:

- Completed a Certificate IV in AOD or currently completing a Certificate IV or Diploma AOD during traineeship
- Developing understanding of the AOD treatment system, where and why clients are at increased risk of overdose and other AOD-related harms
- Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles and strategies
- Experience in other areas of related need (mental health, family violence, criminal justice, homelessness) (desirable)

**What Next**
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.

**Additional Requirements**

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
- Please refer to salary circular for Health Professionals for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

**Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time. **Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a Certificate IV in AOD or currently completing a Certificate IV or Diploma AOD during traineeship

Essential: Developing understanding of the AOD treatment system, where and why clients are at increased risk of overdose and other AOD-related harms

Essential: Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction principles and strategies

Desirable: Experience in other areas of related need (mental health, family violence, criminal justice, homelessness)

Desirable: Personal lived experience of AOD use