Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs

Reference Number: 2537

Job Title: Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs 

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time                                                               

Hours per Fortnight: 30.4 

Classification: Welfare Worker Class 3A, Years 1 - 5 (WW25 - WW29)

Location: Community Health 

Closing date: 09/10/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Cheryl Sobczyk on cheryl.sobczyk@gvhealth.org.au
 

About the Role: 

Goulburn Valley Alcohol and Drug Services (GVADS) is a consortium comprising three partner agencies: Goulburn Valley Health (GVH), Odyssey Victoria, and The Salvation Army, delivering alcohol and other drug (AOD) services across the Goulburn Valley (GV) catchment. This newly funded position sits with GVH and will provide support to clients seeking to address their alcohol and other drug use.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team comprising counsellors, nurses and addiction medicine staff. The role will work closely with the withdrawal team, supporting clients and their families across the GV catchment.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Certificate IV or Diploma in AOD 
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in AOD services 

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

How to apply:

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/  

About GV Health – Waranga Campus:

Located in Rushworth, Waranga Health is a 36-bed aged-care facility. The health service includes a four-bed acute care unit, a district nursing service, outpatient ambulatory consulting services and a dedicated palliative care suite and respite bed. Care and treatment are provided 24 hours a day by a talented multidisciplinary team working across a range of medical, nursing and allied health services.

Our benefits:

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.