• Limited Term Part Time
  
• Various Sites across Turning Point Eastern Treatment Services
  
• Generous Salary Packaging

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

In collaboration with the Department of Health, the AOD traineeship program has been developed to provide paid study and work experience to assist people to enter the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) sector across a variety of settings within Victoria.

The trainee will undertake structured learning and on-the-job training over a 12-24-month period within Turning Point Eastern Treatment Services (TPETS), who provide a variety of AOD specialist services including, but not limited to, intake and assessment, case management, withdrawal services, counselling, support groups and harm reduction services.

The trainee will also complete a paid Certificate IV in Alcohol and Drug work while undertaking the traineeship. NOTE: Trainees who have completed a Certificate IV in AOD or other relevant qualifications can still apply for this traineeship and other study options will be agreed to.

NOTE

Applicants for the traineeship must not have had previous employment history in the AOD sector. Please note that this does not include volunteers or students who have done placements in AOD sector.

Individuals form the LGBTIQ+ community, people with refugee and migrant experiences and Aboriginal people are especially encouraged to apply.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A passion and drive to work in the AOD sector.
• An enthusiasm to build knowledge and learn about the broader AOD Sector with a vision to have a career within AOD.
• Capacity to complete a paid Certificate IV in Alcohol and Drug Work, while undertaking the traineeship Note: Trainees who have already completed a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Drug Work or other relevant qualifications will engage in other training opportunities agreed to with and the Manager for Lived Experience Workforce and Advocacy.
• Lived experience of substance use who has accessed public AOD services.
• Understanding and appreciation of the principles of recovery, including social connectedness, holistic care and peer based examples of wellness.
• Willingness to undertake training including, but not limited to, Intentional Peer Support and SHARC peer worker training.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy of the broad impact of AOD and mental distress on consumers and carers/families.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team including ability to express own viewpoint and respect the views of others.
• Understanding of the need to be sensitive to the needs of people from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait people, culturally and linguistically diverse people.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills.
• A satisfactory Police Check is required prior to appointment.
• Working with Children’s Check.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry,apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury, via the Apply Now link.
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team, using the subject line: AOD Lived Experience Peer Support Worker Trainee enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.