Alcohol & Other Drug Youth Consultant

1 week ago

Noble Park, Victoria, Australia Berry Street Full time $110,000 per year

Berry Street is one of the largest independent agencies within Australia, providing diverse programs to over 35,000 young people, children and families across Victoria each year. We pride ourselves on our ingenuity, evidence based and multi-dimensional thinking to provide the best outcomes for our young people.

We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful and strive to make this happen each day

  • Noble Park location, bordering Wurundjeri & Boonwurrung Country
  • Permanent, Part-time position (0.6 FTE)
  • $110K pa (pro rata) + plus super & salary packaging

The Opportunity

The Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Youth Consultant position, embedded in the SECMS team, is designed to provide treatment and support to young people presenting with AOD issues.

Through a model of treatment, secondary consultation, collaborative case planning and capacity building, the role will enhance case management and placement support services for young people with substance use issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialised assessment, counselling, and outreach.
  • Participate in care team and case planning.
  • Identify additional needs and facilitate access to services.
  • Offer expertise to professionals working with young people (12 to 17 years old).

Role Requirements
A Bachelor-level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years' experience providing treatment to young people with AOD issues.

Familiarity with DFFHS funded Alcohol and Drug Treatment programs and reporting requirements

What We Offer

  • Work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Opportunities for training and development.
  • Make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth.

Berry Street Benefits

  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum) plus meals and entertainment packaging.
  • Flexible work arrangements and supportive work culture.
  • Generous leave entitlements including additional annual leave.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities through Berry Street's Learning & Development team.

How To Apply
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted ASAP, applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Queries to Andy Bowmar - Senior Manager on
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Workers Carer Exclusion Scheme clearance if applicable.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTQIA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

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