• Alcohol and Other Drugs Traineeship
• 76 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
• Fixed Term - 12 months

Join Our Life-Changing AOD Team at BCHS!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Ready to kickstart your career in the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector with comprehensive training and support? Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) is seeking motivated individuals to join our AOD Traineeship program!

INFORMATION SESSION

If you would like to discover more about this current opportunity, we are holding an information session on:

• Thursday 20th February 2025
• 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Wanyanimbik Wayawan Wellness centre
• 137a Holdsworth Road, North Bendigo

For further information call: Cilla Boucher on 0417 575 152

This 12-month paid traineeship offers:

• Full training and support while you gain recognised AOD qualifications
• Hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals
• Multiple pathway options to suit your background and career goals
• The chance to make a real difference in your community
• Opportunity to work with a supportive, values-driven organisation

Whether you're starting fresh, have lived experience, or are looking for a meaningful career change, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. No prior AOD experience required - just bring your enthusiasm, empathy, and desire to learn.

You will gain practical skills in:

• Client assessment and support
• Crisis intervention
• Family-inclusive practice
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork
• AOD service delivery

Join our team of 280+ dedicated professionals making a difference in Central Victoria. Apply now to start your rewarding career in AOD support!

About Bendigo Community Health Services

BCHS has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. We employ more than 280 people across a broad range of services.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication, allowing us to deliver quality services for the community, with a particular focus on vulnerable people.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

• Salary packaging
• Purchasing leave
• Study assistance
• Training programs
• Novated leasing

To successfully apply for this position, you will need:

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Willing to be enrolled or completing Alcohol and Drug specific qualification, Dual Diagnosis competencies or course such as Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (course code CHCSS00093)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with consumers, partners, families, staff and other service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to demonstrate and display the values of Bendigo Community Health Services.
• Competent level IT skills and the use of Microsoft Office tools
• A current employee Working with Children Check and Driver’s Licence.
• The successful applicant will also be required to undertake and complete a Satisfactory National Police Check.

For further information about the position contact Cilla Boucher on 0417 575 152

Bendigo Community Health Services encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Applicants are requested to contact People and Culture on telephone 5406 1227 if an automatic acknowledgement has not been received.

A position description is attached.