Senior AOD Clinician - Reconstructing Life After Dependency

• Inner Melbourne Community Hub – North Melbourne
• Full Time – Maximum Term (38 hours per week)
• Maximum Term – 31/08/26 with possibility of extension
• SCHADS – Level 5 $51.00 to $53.31 per hour + Superannuation + NFP Salary Packaging 

About Vincentcare Victoria

VincentCare Victoria is an award-winning organisation established to provide a range of accommodation and support services to people that are facing disadvantage throughout metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Our aspiration is to be the leader in providing care, hope and advocacy for those facing disadvantage. Our purpose is to create opportunities and lasting change for the most marginalised. VincentCare is well equipped to provide a continuum of services that effectively meet the needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Little bit about the role

VincentCare Victoria is seeking an appropriately qualified person to take on the position of AOD Clinician - Reconstructing Life After Dependency (RLAD) Program, who has demonstrated experience supporting clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) concerns by offering high quality, case management, psychosocial and therapeutic support to clients requiring AOD and mental health support.

The RLAD program is funded by the North West Primary Health Network to support male identifying (including trans-males) clients in their journey of recovery post residential rehabilitation. The Role is based out of Quin House a residential rehabilitation facility located in Fitzroy.

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification and Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the AOD sector.
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, counselling, case management and psychosocial support.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented practice.
• Experience supporting clients with complex needs including homelessness, mental health,and family violence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

About you

You are an experienced and compassionate AOD clinician who thrives in complex community-based environments and is committed to supporting people on their recovery journey.

You bring a strong understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice and can confidently engage clients with complex psychosocial and mental health needs. You are adaptable, resilient, and able to balance clinical responsibilities with strong stakeholder collaboration and advocacy.

Most importantly, you are values-driven and committed to treating all clients with dignity, respect, empathy, and professionalism while contributing positively to a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

 Why work for us?  We offer

• Salary packaging, sometimes called salary sacrificing is a huge attraction here! It is a popular way of providing employees in the community sector with tax benefits over and above their salary. It means the real value of a salary package can be significantly higher than the nominal value.
• Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• We offer a workplace with a firm commitment to helping others.
• We are passionate about #SocialJustice.

How to apply:

If this opportunity sounds perfect to you and you meet our essential requirements, we can’t wait to hear from you! Please send us your updated CV and a cover letter telling us a little bit more about you and how your skills meet our key selection criteria in the position description available here.

Applications close: 31st May 2026 at 12.00 am.

Please note: Candidates may be reviewed and progressed as applications are received. VCV reserves the right to close the advertisement at any time. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.

Phone enquiries may be made to Zoe Lagoulis, Team Leader - Quin House and RLAD on 0477 231 402.

Prior to any commencement to employment, pre-employment checks must be completed. This will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check and a working with children check.

VincentCare Victria is an accredited Rainbow Tick organisation.

We are committed to the principles of social justice and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or religion.