1. Hepatitis C Educator (part-time 30 hrs per week)
2. Community Liaison Worker (part-time 20 hrs per week)

OVERVIEW
The Western Australian Substance Users Association (WASUA) is a state-wide, peer based community organisation that aims to improve the health and social circumstances of people who use both licit and illicit substances in WA. Programs and services are delivered within a social health and community development framework underpinned by harm reduction and peer education. Services include a fixed site Needle Syringe Exchange Program (NSEP) in Perth & Bunbury, mobile NSEP in the South West, Health Clinic, Treatment Referral Service, Safe Disposal, Community Education & Hepatitis C Resource Project, Opioid Pharmacotherapy Advocacy & Complaints Service (ORPACS), Outreach program etc

1. Hepatitis C Educator (Hepatitis C Resource Project)
WASUA is seeking a part-time (30 hours per week), suitably qualified worker for the Hepatitis C Resource Project. The successful candidate will have an understanding of harm reduction, hepatitis C and injecting drug use, education/training & resource development, excellent interpersonal skills including community development, computer competency, report writing & evaluation skills and a current drivers license.

2. Community Liaison Worker (Opioid Replacement Pharmacotherapy Advocacy & Complaints Service (ORPACS)
WASUA is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) suitably qualified worker for ORPACS. The successful candidate will have an understanding of harm reduction, pharmacotherapies and injecting drug use, excellent interpersonal skills including mediation & problem solving, computer competency, report writing & evaluation skills and a current drivers license.

Salary for both positions in accordance with the WA SACS Award, CSW level 5, commensurate with experience (salary packaging is available).

For a copy of the application package please contact Emilia Lingi at WASUA on (08) 9321 2877 or email info@wasua.com.au. For more information regarding either position please contact Louise Grant at WASUA on (08) 9321 2877 or email manager@wasua.com.au

Applications close on Monday 6th February 2012. WASUA is an equal opportunity employer.

The Buttery therapeutic community providing treatment for people with chronic drug and/or alcohol problems has a vacancy for a full time position.

The AOD Counsellor will be expected to have knowledge of the therapeutic community and its operation as a treatment modality, preferably this will be based on experience. They will have a capacity to function in a demanding and at times stressful position. Also demonstrated ability and experience running groups, individual counselling and case management. A background in treatment of drug and alcohol dependence is essential. Relevant tertiary qualifications are required along with a current NSW driver’s license. DESIRABLE: Previous experience working in a therapeutic community.

A salary package will be offered. For a job description and conditions of employment call 02 66871111 or email admin@buttery.org.au. Prior to any person being offered employment by The Buttery a check for criminal convictions will be undertaken.

Applications close 5.00 pm Monday, 30 January 2012

Vacancy –
SANDAS Assistant Project Officer
0.5 FTE

Position Title: Assistant Project Officer

Employment Terms: 0.5 FTE to 30th June 2012, subject to ongoing funding

Salary: SACS 4.1 – 5.1 depending on qualifications and experience ( Salary Packaging available )

Application closing date: 5pm Friday 23rd December 2011

Applications should include a covering letter and address all criteria – to be sent to:
Andris Banders, Executive Officer – andris@sandas.org.au or 204 Wright St, Adelaide, 5000.

For more information and position description: Please contact Rosie Way (08) 8212 9020 or rosie@sandas.org.au

The Assistant Project Officer will provide support to the Comorbidity Capacity Building Initiative through the Cross Sectorial Support and Strategic Partnerships Project (CSSSPP) in the following areas:
• Support research and analysis into relevant and current issues in the AOD sector with a focus on comorbidity;
• Help develop reports and information bulletins and content on current initiatives and research including aspects of service quality and workforce development for dissemination within the AOD sector, particularly through e-newsletters and the SANDAS website;
• Support the CSDC in developing and implementing training and professional development events and activities for the AOD sector including the administration of a workshops and regional visits program;
• Provide ad hoc information and support to AOD agencies funded through the Improved Services Initiative to assist with service improvement;
• Help develop and prepare procedural documentation and reporting relating to the operation of project;
• Represent SANDAS in meetings and other forums as required; and
• Help develop project reports, including information to support project funding acquittal reporting.
• Presentations as required such as the promotion of any SANDAS eLearning modules.
• Other duties as required.

Stimulant Treatment Program, Sydney

Alcohol and Drug Clinician

The St Vincent’s Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service require an experienced Alcohol and Drug Clinician to work in the Stimulant Treatment Program.

· Part time fixed term up to 24 hours per week- No shift work required
· till 30 June 2012 with a possible extension to 30 June 2013

We require a counsellor with extensive experience in counselling and case work with alcohol and drug dependent people, to work specifically with those experiencing significant issues related to their stimulant use.

Key responsibilities
· To conduct psycho-social, physical, mental health and welfare assessments
· To provide specialist, strengths-based counselling services
· To deliver a stepped care approach to treatment
· To provide assessment, counselling and support to a small group of patients on prescribed substitution medication

To Apply
For Selection Criteria and to apply please go to:
http://stvincents.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=154253

NOTE
Applications will only be accepted via the abovementioned St Vincent’s Health Network Recruitment Website

Enquiries
Brian Francis, Manager Stimulant Treatment Program
Mobile: 0447 435 902

Employment opportunity,
Harm Reduction Victoria: Chief Executive Officer
· Unique opportunity for an experienced senior manager
· Lead the delivery of services, support and advocacy
· Melbourne based
Harm Reduction Victoria (HRVic) works to advance the health, social justice and dignity of people in Victoria who use drugs. Established in 1989 as an independent, user-driven, community based organisation, HRVic is a voice for drug users on key issues, particularly around injecting drug use. It provides education, practical support, information and advocacy. The HRVic Board is seeking to appoint a new CEO to lead this unique organisation.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with passion and commitment to improving the human rights of people who use drugs and the following attributes:
· Sophisticated understanding of, and commitment to, harm reduction based policies and practices
· Highly developed people and financial management skills
· Exceptional interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills
· Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including the Board, members, government and the community.

Experience and understanding of drug policy, HIV/AIDS or related public health fields is highly desirable.
To apply, visit our website, sladepartners.com.au quoting Ref No 200069526. Include a brief covering letter addressing the key selection criteria with a current resume. For all enquiries contact Cheryl Goldsmith or Sally Judd at Slade Partners on 9235 5100. Applications close COB Monday 14th November 2011.

Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling Opportunities

· Port Phillip Prison
· 2 Full Time Fixed Term opportunities
· Generous salary packaging benefits

Moreland Hall is a leading alcohol and other drugs (AOD) agency with 40 years’ experience in the not for profit sector in Victoria.

We currently have 2 excellent opportunities for experienced AOD Counsellors to join the Port Phillip Prison team and deliver AOD counselling and education to prisoners.
As an AOD Counsellor you will ensure the delivery of the Moreland Hall program within the prison environment. You will be responsible for providing counselling, psycho-educational group programs, and will work closely with prison officers.

One of the positions is a senior role and will provide clinical leadership to the team as well as providing general leadership in the absence of the Manager.
The senior position is fixed term until 30 June 2012 and the other fixed term until 30 March 2012 to backfill a staff member on leave.

To be successful in either role you will have degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or Allied Health Sciences, Cert 4 in AOD or have 4 key competencies, qualifications in dual diagnosis or willingness to undertake, a current Victorian drivers license, and experience working in the AOD sector, particularly with a forensic client base or in a corrections setting.

For more information and details on how to apply please visit the employment section of our website at http://www.morelandhall.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=22:employment&Itemid=56&layout=default

Applications close 4pm 17 November 2011.

Manager, Healthy Communities

New leadership role

Development and delivery of innovative, community-based harm reduction responses to alcohol and other
drugs use and homophobic and same sex domestic violence.

GLBT and HIV Communities

THE ROLE

· A newly created senior management role leading ACON’s Healthy Communities Program which brings together our highly respected and professional alcohol and other drugs and anti homophobic and same sex domestic violence program response teams.
· Lead and inspire 10 full time, part time and volunteer staff across two multidisciplinary teams in designing, implementing and evaluating innovative, evidence-based and highly effective drug and alcohol and anti-homophobic and same sex domestic violence programs and services to ACON’s communities.
· Strengthen ACON’s partnerships and stakeholder relationships with a wide range of non-government and government agencies in related policy, clinical, research and program delivery settings.
· Provide professional harm reduction policy and program advice to ACON leadership and services.
· Work with leading clinicians, researchers and health promoters.
· 35 hours/week, three year contract full-time position.
· Sydney based (Surry Hills).
· Excellent working environment.

YOU

· Excellent practice-based understanding of harm reduction principles and approaches demonstrated in a successful track record of programmatic application.
· Excellent understanding of health promotion principles and practice.
· Proven experience in successful design and delivery of community-based programs and services aimed at reducing harms associated with drug and alcohol use, including delivery of NSP services.
· High level experience in effective drug and alcohol policy development, implementation and evaluation.
· An understanding of the nature of and precursors to homophobic and same sex domestic violence and a passion for developing effective responses to it.
· Experience in establishing and sustaining effective liaison and partnerships with other organisations and services, both government and non-government.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills.
· Effective and empathetic interpersonal, team leadership and management skills.
· Understanding of and commitment to ACON’s communities of service particularly people with HIV.

ACON

· Australia’s largest community-based GLBT* health and HIV/AIDS organisation.
· Established record of effectively and pro-actively addressing the HIV epidemic and considered as one of the worldwide leaders in HIV prevention.
· Award-winning campaigns: 2011 Caples Awards and 2010 ADMA Awards for the national campaign Wear it with Pride.

APPLY NOW

Download a job pack from the ACON website (www.acon.org.au/jobs) or contact our reception after 11am Monday – Friday on 02 9206 2000. All applications must include a completed application form (from job pack), a document addressing the Selection Criteria (from job pack) and a copy of your resume. Applications for this position close 5pm Monday 18 November 2011.
ACON is an EEO employer and encourages people with HIV, in particular, to apply.
*GLBT = gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender

Family Counsellor – Palmerston Perth – Part time Position

Palmerston Association is a large community-based organisation providing counselling, training, education and support for individuals, families and the wider community affected by alcohol and other drug use problems. Residential facilities are also provided at the Palmerston Farm Therapeutic Community.

We are seeking a highly motivated family counsellor to assist Palmerston enhance our pre-entry, outreach and family support service for clients entering our rehabilitation program based at the Farm Therapeutic Community.

The successful applicant will provide counselling to families and will facilitate group work for clients at our Perth office and Therapeutic Community.

Applicants are required to have family counselling training and experience.

Salary range $51,662.67 to $58,507.90, plus super. Salary packaging benefits available.

Applicants will be required to address the selection criteria as outlined in the JDF which can be downloaded from the Palmerston website on www.palmerston.org.au

For further information please contact Wendy Shannon on 9328 7355 or email on wshannon@palmerston.org.au..

Only applications addressing the selection criteria can be considered. Please email applications to mail@palmerston.org.au by 5pm Monday 14 November 2011.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Program Coordinator
• Based in Campbelltown, NSW
• Full time 35 hours per week
• Attractive remuneration package with generous salary packaging
options

Youth Solutions is a youth drug and alcohol prevention charity working
with young people 12-25 years and the broader community in the Macarthur
and Wingecarribee regions of NSW.

The Program Coordinator will be a professional, high performing, results
orientated individual focused on delivery and service excellence. The
position reports to the CEO with the prime responsibility being to lead the
development, implementation and evaluation of alcohol and other drug health
promotion strategies.

Essential Criteria
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and industry experience
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Driver’s licence and own comprehensively insured vehicle

With demonstrated experience in:
• Staff, student and volunteer supervision
• Working with young people and knowledge of current drug and alcohol
issues and related industries, including an understanding of philosophy and
policies of community organisations, local, state and Federal government
• Relationship management of internal and external stakeholders
• Development and facilitation of workshops and presentations
• Development, implementation and evaluation of programs/projects and
associated resources
• Program budget management
• Program promotion (communications, media and marketing plans)
• Report and submission writing
• Administrative processes, including Microsoft Office applications

With a commitment to:
• Fundraising activities
• Quality improvement and contribution to strategic planning
• New technologies and innovative practices
• Flexibility and the changing needs of the organisation and community

Desirable Criteria
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
• First Aid Certificate

Relevant Working with Children Check will be conducted on preferred
applicant prior to employment. All employees must abide by a Smoke Free
Workplace policy.

Applicants must address Criteria by mail or email to Geraldine Dean by
4pm, Wednesday 19 October 2011.

Geraldine Dean
CEO, Youth Solutions
PO Box 112
Macarthur Square NSW 2560
geraldine@youthsolutions.com.au

For further information and an Applicant Information Guide please phone
Geraldine Dean, 02 4628 2319.

Experienced Drug and Alcohol Clinician

· Child & Family setting
· Part time (0.6 EFT)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Innovative partnership between
Odyssey House Victoria and Uniting Care Kildonan Family Services.

Odyssey House Victoria has been providing high quality drug and alcohol treatment services to individuals and families for over 30 years. An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Navigations Team that provides community based alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselling. This is a unique position that operates within the family based, child centred service of Uniting Care Kildonan in Reservoir.

The position will provide counselling and case management to individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions and will operate within the Kildonan Integrated Placement Prevention and Reunification Service (IPPRS). This is a new position to trial an integrated service delivery model to clients referred from child protection services. The work is expected to be outreach with a client load of 4-6 at any one time.

The successful applicant will have:

· Relevant tertiary qualification with core drug and alcohol competencies along with a minimum of 3 years experience in the AOD field.
· Experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds & with complex presentations.
· Experience in providing a high standard of therapeutic interventions, case management, report writing, and working collaboratively with others.
· Experience or interest in working with young persons and families.

Odyssey House Victoria provides ongoing professional development and clinical supervision. A competitive Salary of up to $60K (pro-rated) is offered, depending on qualifications, skills and experience, plus superannuation and attractive salary packaging. Applicants will be required to undergo a Police Records / Working with Children Check.
To view the position description and apply online, visit www.odyssey.org.au/jobs. Applications must address the key competencies and include a CV and 3 referees.

Enquiries can be directed to Miranda Manning on ph: 9420 7610. For information about Kildonan UnitingCare, visit: www.kildonan.unitingcare.org.au

The position is a 12 month contract with the option to continue pending continued funding.

Applications close: 12th October 2011, 5pm.