The role:The Alcohol and Drug Counsellor - Graduate position is designed for a university graduate who has successfully completed a University Degree in Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work within the last 1-3 years.The individual will be:Trained in all areas of the relevant multidisciplinary Alcohol and Other Drugs service.Expected to gain sufficient competency to be able to work independently as a member of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS).Guided to deliver a high-quality alcohol and other drug treatment service in accordance with relevant Government Legislation and Regulations, Primary Health Care Principles, ADS policies, procedures and protocols and relevant professional competencies.The team:Work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary teamFocus on ongoing professional and career developmentFamily friendly Monday-Friday day work.Details of Appointment:Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 2 years.Notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.Salary: $71,441 - $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.Location: LauncestonEligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia and Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; orTertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia and Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; orTertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a full member of AASW or is eligible for membership with the AASW.Current Working with Children RegistrationRegistration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change.Desirable Criteria:Current Driver's LicencePre-employment Checks:The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:Conviction checks in the following areas:crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyIdentification checkDisciplinary action in previous employment check.How To Apply:Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.For more information, please contact:Talitha HingstonPosition: Acting Clinical Lead - Alcohol & Drug Service NorthPhone: (03) 6777 1234E-mail: ****** information:The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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