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Senior AOD Clinician Family Reunification NW

• Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months)

• Based in Footscray 

• $103,118.11 per annum plus super.   

• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options  

• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance 

About Odyssey Victoria: 
Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey Victoria we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems. 

Role Purpose:  

The Family Reunification AOD program is aimed at supporting parents where completion of alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment is one of the conditions included in family reunification orders. The purpose is to improve timely access to the treatment required within the timeframes specified in family reunification orders.   

The Senior AOD Clinician Family Reunification is responsible for providing AOD assessments and counselling, case management and outreach (Care and Recovery) to parents who are required to comply with AOD treatment conditions as part of their child’s family reunification order.   

The purpose of this position is to reduce AOD related harms to individuals and their families by providing assessments and therapeutic interventions, including assertive outreach. The key responsibility of the position is to provide family-sensitive AOD counselling with practical and emotional goal-focused support (including home-based support) to a caseload of families including children, parents, and other carers.  

 Key areas of focus:   

• Providing high quality engagement, assessment and treatment services to individuals and their families, through evidence-based, therapeutic counselling and group work to reduce use and harms associated with AOD misuse.   

• Providing care and recovery coordination including information, education, and practical assistance to clients to reduce the harms of their substance use   

• Providing families with social and community support through establishing and strengthening family-community links   

• Providing client education on AOD use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and promote the use of specialist obstetric, and Maternal and Child Health Services   

• Providing exit and post treatment support plans   

• Developing treatment plans and providing effective AOD counselling interventions to meet the individual needs of clients and their families, which incorporate the best interests of children.  

• Considering the needs of and identifying risks to vulnerable children, working with families to develop safety plans, and facilitating referrals to partner Child First and Family Service agencies where indicated.   

• Facilitating interim support for clients awaiting commencement of counselling   

• Contributing to the Clinical Review process   

• Collaborating with:  

- Child Protection and other Child First and Family Services agencies to support the Family Reunification plan   

- Other AOD agencies to increase the level of child, parenting and family support offered to their clients · Providing back up support to the Triage function as required  

• Participating in the ongoing development of the AOD Family Reunification Counselling Program towards the achievement of the program’s objectives 

To be successful in this role, you must…   

1. Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related tertiary/degree qualification with experience and/or an Associate Diploma with substantial experience.   

2. Experience in AOD assessment, treatment planning, counselling, and case management  

3. High level written and oral communication skills   

4. Highly motivated, self-directed, ethical and results driven   

5. Sensitivity to the needs of all family members including children and parents   

6. Commitment to a strengths-based practice   

7. Ability to develop client treatment plans collaboratively with clients and undertake therapeutic, child and family interventions in groups and with individuals   

8. Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to work autonomously   

9. Effective and timely problem-solving skills  

10. Knowledge and understanding of:  

• Child and family developmental processes and relevant risk and protective factors   

• Family violence interventions   

• AOD / Mental health issues   

• Relevant legislation and policies  

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities and key selection criteria, please click HERE  (http://odyssey.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/POSCS4013-Senior-AOD-Clinician-Family-Reunification.pdf)

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)   

OV requires people in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OV will invest in the person’s professional development by providing them through its RTO.   

The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:   

• CHCAOD001 - Work in an alcohol and other drugs context   

• CHCAOD004 - Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues.   

• CHCAOD006 - Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues.   

• CHCAOD009 - Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans  

What we can give YOU!  

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:    

• Learning and development opportunities  

• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging  

• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)  

• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave

• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).  

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.  

Application information  

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)  

Applications should be addressed to Taran Dhillon and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.   

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Taran Dhillon Clinical Manager AOD Programs NW on, tdhillon@odyssey.org.au or 0424361596.    

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will be open for one week and close once a suitable candidate has been selected, which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!   

Our commitment to diversity  

At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.  

Safety screening  

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.  

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees