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AOD Clinician Intake & Assessment - SECADA 

• Full-Time, Permanent    

• Based in Pakenham, SECADA 

• $90,138.16 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 Southeastern Consortium of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (SECADA) comprises the  Windana (lead agency) in collaboration with OV, YSAS and Monash Health. 

The AOD Clinician Intake & Assessment is responsible for providing intake and assessment services to reduce AOD related harms to individuals and their families by linking clients into treatment, providing phone intakes, assessments and AOD brief interventions. The position aims to assist clients to access and engage in AOD services, provide psychoeducation, and build insight, motivation and provide harm minimisation and risk management strategies. 

Key areas of focus:  

• Screening those contacting intake for suitability, prioritization and on-refer as needed.  

• Completing phone-based intakes  

• Referral to consortium partners and external service providers post intake for the purpose of an assessment  

• Providing brief telephone interventions.  

• Liaising with other service providers.  

• Organising/scheduling internal assessment appointments  

• Providing secondary consultations where necessary.  

• Participating in clinical review meetings, including making recommendations on risk, priority, and treatment plans.  

• Operating within diverse therapeutic frameworks and modalities including:  

• Elements of Individual counselling.  

• Provision of brief intervention and bridging support 

• Family Inclusive Practice, and opportunistic interventions  

• Dual Diagnosis principles; and  

• Working with diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, CALD and LGBTI communities.  

• Supporting clients with FV presentation using the MARAM framework  

• Conducting comprehensive AOD assessments including:  

• Ascertaining information on substance abuse, history, mental health, and risk. 

• Maintaining a high standard of documentation, data collection and processes which comply with the accountability structures of professional, legislative, service contractual obligations and organisational standards. This includes ensuring that client files and 

electronic records are appropriate, accurate and up to date, with all relevant information included and maintained in a confidential manner.  

To be successful in this role, you must…      

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

2. Proven ability to effectively work with people and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs use in a respectful, compassionate, and positive manner.  

3. Demonstrated understanding of community-based interventions for reducing alcohol and drug related harm.  

4. Proven ability to work with a range of people and organisations (including specific work groups such as Aboriginal, CALD and Forensic clients) in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.  

5. A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and the ability to take appropriate individual and team responsibility for the welfare of clients.  

6. Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, families, colleagues, stakeholders, and other service providers.  

7. Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the required competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment)  

*Note: refer to Appendix A for details on competencies 

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/2026/05/POSCS4010-AOD-Clinician-Intake-Assessment-SECADA.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:       

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities     

• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging    

• Providing career pathways across diverse OV programs.     

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

• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave and 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 Catherine McCarroll and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.      

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Catherine McCarroll Manager Consortia Programs at CMcCarroll@odyssey.org.au.      

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will be open for one month 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