Community Development Worker

Community Development Worker - AOD Counsellor Add expected salary to your profile for insights Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum. Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient‑centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community. With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care. We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. AOD Counsellor Provide community based support and evidence based counselling to individuals affected by substance use Work and collaborate with a support MDT to develop recovery orientated care plans Classification Community Development Worker CL2B Y1 to Y5* On 1 January 2026 five health services will come together to create Bayside Health, a newly merged service caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. What You Will Be Doing This clinical role sits within the suite of services provided by Peninsula Health's Alcohol and Other Drug Program and is based at the Frankston Community Health site. As the AOD Counsellor you will support individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug use through therapeutic intervention, advocacy and care coordination. You will deliver trauma‑informed, person‑centred care and collaborate with local services to strengthen community networks and support recovery pathways. The AOD counsellor demonstrates clinically meaningful progress towards client centred goals, and involves both direct client work and participation in community engagement initiatives aimed at harm minimisation and early intervention. You will work within the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic shared care to clients of the service. Role is Limited Term Part Time (60.8 hours per fortnight) until 30 June 2026. What You Need Tertiary qualifications appropriate to the position such as social work, counselling or currently working towards qualification. Completed the AOD Skill Set (AOD Core Competencies). Demonstrated experience working with at‑risk and vulnerable people. Demonstrated experience in working both independently and as a part of a multi‑disciplinary team, with the ability to work effectively, supportively and flexibly. Demonstrated knowledge in providing evidence‑based psychotherapeutic interventions. Additional Requirements Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities. In addition, individuals in this role are expected to remain up to date with their COVID‑19 vaccinations. *Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021‑2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub‑grading will be based on years of experience. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: Applications will be considered upon receipt and the posting may close early if enough applications are received. The role ceases advertising on 22 October 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr