AOD Program Facilitator

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program Facilitator Social & Community Care | Multiple roles METRO AND  Regional Victoria (Beechworth)

About the Role An opportunity exists for an experienced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Program Facilitator to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team delivering primary health services within a correctional environment in regional Victoria.
This role focuses on supporting people in custody through evidence-based AOD interventions, harm minimisation education, and relapse prevention programs. Working alongside psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and other health professionals, you will contribute to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for clients within a structured and secure setting.
The role involves group facilitation, AOD screening and assessment, care planning, case documentation, and collaboration across a multidisciplinary service model.
Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured AOD group programs and interventions
• Conduct AOD screening, assessment, and intake processes
• Deliver harm minimisation and relapse prevention education
• Support clients using person-centred, recovery-focused approaches
• Develop case notes, treatment summaries, and reports
• Maintain accurate records and data entry within clinical systems
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to improved health outcomes within a correctional healthcare setting

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Qualifications (one or more of the following):

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Nursing, or related health discipline
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
• Equivalent qualification or significant experience in the AOD sector

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in AOD assessment and intervention
• Strong understanding of harm minimisation and recovery-oriented practice
• Experience facilitating group programs or psychoeducation workshops
• Strong documentation, reporting, and case note writing skills
• Ability to work towards service delivery targets and KPIs
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience in correctional or secure settings (desirable)
• Knowledge of the Victorian criminal justice system (desirable)

Requirements

• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Satisfactory National Criminal History Check
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Willingness to work within a correctional healthcare environment
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours if required

About the Organisation The organisation is a long-standing provider of correctional healthcare services across Victoria, delivering primary and allied health care within custodial settings. The service is committed to improving health outcomes through multidisciplinary, person-centred care.
What’s on Offer

• Salary range: $90,000 – $96,000 + Super (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Fixed-term parental leave cover opportunity
• Professional development, training, and career progression support
• Paid study leave and scholarship opportunities
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programs
• Fitness and health insurance discounts
• Salary packaging options
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Free on-site parking
• Recognition and reward programs
• Relocation assistance may be considered
• Meaningful work contributing to positive behaviour change and rehabilitation

How to Apply If you are passionate about AOD work and want to contribute to meaningful rehabilitation and health outcomes in a secure care environment, apply now.

Contact Greg Forster on 0482 077643

greg.forster@talentquarter.com