Senior Alcohol

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited Full time $90,000 - $105,000 per year
  • Max term full time role until 30 June 2026
  • Located in Melbourne CBD
  • SCHADS level 5 + salary packaging
Your new role

Provide alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselling to clients referred through the Melbourne Drug Court, in partnership with Odyssey House Victoria. This role supports individuals with a history of offending by addressing AOD-related harm, underlying causes of offending, and co-occurring mental health and welfare issues through counselling, referrals, group programs, and collaboration with court and health professionals.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 5 + super, you can access the following.

  • An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
  • Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
  • 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
  • A great location in Melbourne CBD
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
Your skills and experience

We are seeking an experienced AOD Counsellor to support clients referred through the Melbourne Drug Court. The role involves delivering counselling, assessment, and therapeutic interventions to individuals with complex needs, including co-occurring mental health and forensic issues.

Key Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant health or welfare field (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health)
  • Certificate IV in AOD or completion of core competencies (or willingness to complete within 24 months)
  • Eligibility as a Department Accredited Forensic Clinical Drug Assessor
  • Minimum 4 years' experience in assessment and counselling, preferably in the AOD sector
  • Strong background in therapeutic approaches such as:
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Coping Skills Training
  • Family Inclusive Practice
  • Self-help groups
  • Community Reinforcement Approaches
  • Demonstrated experience working with forensic clients and systems

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How to apply

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Nick Morgan, Team Leader on or for a chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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