AOD Clinician - STAR

• Inner Melbourne Community Hub – North Melbourne
• Full Time – Maximum Term (38 hours per week)
• Maximum Term – 30/06/26 with probability of extension 
• SCHADS – Level 4 $44.58 to $47.97 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 a passionate and experienced AOD Clinician to join the STAR Program, delivered in partnership with The Salvation Army.

This role involves providing evidence-based counselling, outreach case management, and recovery-focused support to adults and families impacted by alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns across Melbourne’s Inner North and North West catchments.

Working within a collaborative and client-centred framework, you will support clients to develop achievable recovery goals through therapeutic interventions, care coordination, and holistic support services.

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification and Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (or equivalent).
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in the AOD sector.
• Experience delivering AOD assessment, counselling, case management, and recovery-focused support.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, MET, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
• Experience supporting clients with complex needs including homelessness, mental health, family violence, and social disadvantage.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

About you

You are a compassionate and motivated clinician who is passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug use.

You bring strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to engage clients with complex support needs in a respectful and recovery-oriented way. You are adaptable, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a dynamic community services environment.

 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 Karina Browne, STAR Clinical Coordinator on 0427 366 314.

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 Victoria 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.