Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

(Fixed Term Contract 0.8 FTE)

YFCC are seeking an innovative and passionate counsellor who is adaptive, values-driven, and committed to providing a professional and ethical approach to supporting individuals and families facing challenges related to substance misuse. If you have the skills and experience to make a real difference in people’s lives, this role is for you!

Key Attributes of the Successful Candidate:

  • Strong Ethical Foundation: Committed to ethical principles with a structured approach to counselling, ensuring high standards of practice.
  • Clear Practice Framework: Utilises a well-defined methodology to guide interactions, assessments, and interventions, ensuring consistent, and impactful client support.
  • Expertise in ATOD Issues: Knowledgeable in the challenges of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug issues, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and families.
  • Client-Centred Approach: Focus on improving health, social, and family functioning, fostering positive change for individuals and their loved ones.
  • Engaging and Supportive Attitude: Builds rapport through a caring, empathetic, and active approach, ensuring clients feel understood and supported throughout their recovery journey.
  • Regional Focus: Providing support across the North West region, demonstrating flexibility to meet diverse client needs in varying settings.

If you possess a clear practice framework, are values-driven, and are motivated to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: The position is fixed-term until 30/06/2025, with part-time hours (0.8 FTE).

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: Starting at $49.28 per hour (Level 5, SCHADS award)
  • Additional Benefits:
  • Motor vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop
  • Access to training and professional development
  • Salary packaging
  • A supportive, inclusive team culture

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide outreach ATOD assessment, counselling, supported referral, group work, and education
  • Conduct targeted health promotion activities

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Tertiary qualifications in social welfare or equivalent
  • Experience in ATOD counselling
  • Current Driver’s License, National Police Check, and Working with Vulnerable People registration
  • Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical

Application Process:

  • Submit applications via SEEK
  • Include a resume and cover letter addressing the following two questions:
    1. What has motivated you to apply for this role?
    2. What skills, knowledge, and experience will you bring to the role?

Contact Information:

For further details or to obtain the statement of duties, contact Damian Collins, Team Leader at: