Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a specialist forensic and therapeutic court environment
• Join a highly experienced multidisciplinary team focused on recovery and reducing reoffending
• Ongoing professional development and exposure to complex AOD and dual diagnosis presentations
• Flexible and supportive workplace culture with strong wellbeing initiatives
• Meaningful role delivering evidence-based interventions that create lasting community impact

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AOD Clinician to provide specialist alcohol and other drug counselling and support services to adults involved in the justice system.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a therapeutic, problem-solving setting, supporting individuals to address problematic substance use and its links to offending behaviour. You will provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, individual counselling, referrals and secondary consultation while working collaboratively alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role is ideal for someone passionate about harm reduction, recovery-oriented practice and supporting clients with complex needs, including co-occurring mental health concerns, trauma histories and social disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive AOD assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based counselling interventions and support to individuals and families.
• Utilise therapeutic approaches including Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed practice, dual diagnosis principles and family inclusive practice.
• Support clients to identify triggers, build coping strategies and achieve sustainable behaviour change.
• Provide education and practical support to reduce AOD-related harm.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated care and service coordination.
• Prepare reports and provide clinical advice to key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in line with legislative and professional requirements.
• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team supporting complex forensic clients.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Youth Work or AOD, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years' experience within the Alcohol and Other Drugs sector.
• Demonstrated experience providing AOD assessments and counselling interventions.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and dual diagnosis frameworks.
• Experience supporting clients with complex presentations, including mental health and forensic backgrounds.
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience facilitating group programs and/or SMART Recovery is highly desirable.
• Accreditation as a Forensic Clinical Drug Assessor or willingness to work towards accreditation will be highly regarded.

To Be Successful You Will Demonstrate

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong clinical judgement and autonomous decision-making ability.
• A collaborative and person-centred approach to service delivery.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Passion for supporting individuals to make positive and sustainable changes in their lives.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced AOD professional looking to make a genuine impact within a specialist therapeutic and forensic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the position description, please contact:

Greg Camm
Team Leader - AOD, Justice, Asylum & Refugee
Tradewind Australia
📞 03 9110 0095
📧 greg.camm@twrecruitment.com.au

Tradewind Australia embraces and values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.