 
						Alcohol and Drug Counsellor
2 days ago
**Role title: Alcohol and Drug Counsellor
- ADIS**
- **Role type: Maximum term full time (until June 2026)**
- **Role grade: Counsellor Level 1/2 (Year1-4), Social Worker Level 1/2 (Year1-4) / Registered Nurse (1-8)**
- **Department and location: ADS Outpatient Services, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst**
- **Salary: $**72,152.53 -$**104,752.76 + super.**
**Better and fairer care. Always.**
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
**About the role**Provide drug and alcohol information and advice, evidence-based counselling interventions and informal referrals on the phone and web messenger services to people impacted by their own or someone else’s substance use.Available to work shifts on a 24-hour roster over 7 days of the week with minimum supervision.Working across multiple service lines including the Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS), Opioid Treatment Line (OTL), Stimulant Treatment Line (STL), and the Early Drug Diversion Initiative (EDDI) program.Enjoy a supportive, professional environment where your development is valued-including engagement in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and patient safety and quality improvement projects.Following training, flexible work arrangements may be available to help support a healthy work-life balance.
**About you**
- **Relevant qualifications and professional credibility** - You hold a tertiary qualification in nursing, counselling, social work, psychology or a related field, and are eligible for membership with the relevant professional body.
- **Proven experience in AOD and / or mental health** - You have hands-on experience providing clinical care, including assessment, brief intervention, and counselling to people impacted by their own or someone else’s substance use.- **Strong communication and digital skills** - You’re confident and compassionate on the phone, have excellent written communication, type at least 40 WPM, and can navigate Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems with ease.
- **A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset** - You’re a great team player, an active listener, and you know how to assess client needs and provide practical, effective support with empathy and professionalism.
**Why work at St Vincent’s?**Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
**About the hospital**
**In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.**A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
**Sponsorship / work rights for Australia**
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
**Pre-employment checks**
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
**Equal opportunity**
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
**How to apply**
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section here.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
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