• Ongoing - Part Time (0.8FTE)
• Located in the Southern Region – Taskforce Frankston office
• Access to generous NFP salary packaging benefits 

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position: 

Anglicare Victoria are partnered with the TaskForce Community Agency and Windana to provide high quality Alcohol and Other Drug services including Assessment, Counselling, Care & Recovery Coordination and Non Residential Withdrawal Services across the Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

Anglicare Victoria’s Alcohol and other Drug programs provide counselling, consultancy and continuing care to:

• Individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems 18 years and over.
• Families and friends of individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.
• Individuals currently involved in the criminal justice system
• Professionals needing assistance in working with and supporting individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, Counselling) and specifically a minimum of a Cert IV in AOD or Post Graduate Certificate in AOD, including Dual Diagnosis competencies or a minimum 2 years in the AOD sector.
• Highly developed knowledge, experience and practice in models of contemporary counselling approaches in the alcohol and drug field.
• Demonstrated ability to work with mandated clients.
• A demonstrated ability to be receptive and flexible to new ideas and the capacity to adapt to changing work demands and circumstances
• Good computer, organisational and time management skills and the ability to be self-directed, whist working within a team.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application, attaching your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For further enquiries contact Grenville Wise, OoHC & Community Services Program Manager on 03 9781 6700

Applications will be will be assessed on an ongoing basis. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position sooner so get in touch early.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

Please note that on Friday, 7 October 2021, the Victorian Government’s Chief Health Officer issued COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. As an employer, AV is required to comply with the terms of these directions.  Workers covered in these directions are required to have their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday 15 October 2021 in order to perform work outside of their ordinary place of residence. Further, such workers will also be required to have their second dose by 26 November 2021. Please be aware that this role is covered by the Chief Health Officer’s Directions.