AOD Counsellor
For all people in Australia living with mental health and wellbeing challenges to live a life that is meaningful to them.
Position Details
* Part-Time, Permanent (0.8FTE)
* Classification: Health Professional Level $94,927 - $106,210 per annum (pro rata if part-time) + Superannuation
* 2 with a salary range of
* Salary packaging arrangements providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses increasing your take home income where part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, savings thousands in tax each year
* Location: Joondalup, WA Mental Health Step Up Step Down service
About your new role
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, alongside Mental Health Wellbeing Workers, Peer Support Workers, Nurses, other allied health staff and the Service Manager to provide high quality, effective and efficient counselling services. This includes conducting assessments, contributing to recovery planning, and providing a range of AOD specific interventions which focus on problematic substance use recovery as well as promoting mental health recovery. The AOD Counsellor will also build capacity within the JMHSS team and support referral pathways for consumers at JMHSS.
About Neami National
We're Neami. We're big believers in everyone having the opportunity to live a full life. We support people to achieve wellbeing and mental health outcomes that matter to them. We provide services across Australia for mental health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, and suicide prevention.
For some people, this means having a stronger sense of self. For others, it may mean nurturing relationships or building the confidence to tackle tomorrow. We support people to improve their quality of life in a way that suits them.
We're proud to support 34,000+ people living with mental health challenges each year across Australia and offer services over 40 different Indigenous lands.
Values
Together with our vision and purpose, our values define who we are and guide the way we operate. They are fundamental to our identity, and we align all our actions with them.
* Connecting
* Collaborating
* Learning
* Belonging
What will Neami offer
* Generous leave entitlements including Wellness Leave and Parental Leave (pro-rata if part-time)
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
* Access to paid study leave and discipline-specific paid external supervision
* Flexible work arrangements are available for maintaining your work-life balance
* Professional development through regular practice development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
* Ongoing extensive in-house Learning and Development programs to encourage learning and skill-building
* Fitness Passport membership to support your health and wellbeing (available in most States/Territories and subject to minimum working hours and/or length of service)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS - providing holistic health and wellness supports and resources to Neami staff and their immediate family
What you will bring to the role
* Formal tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Addiction Studies or related field
* Current full registration as a Psychologist, Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
* Demonstrated understanding of the issues relevant to people with co-occurring problematic substance misuse and mental illness living in the community (including those from a CALD or ATSI background) and a strong commitment to consumer rights and their participation in mental health services
* Knowledge of Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics: aware of and practicing within relevant Federal and State Legislation and the relevant Professional Code of Practice, Conduct and Ethics.
* Demonstrated experience in facilitating groups, including the ability to prioritise different needs within a group.
* Knowledge and experience with a range of evidence-based AOD specific models and interventions.
What the role requires
* National Criminal History Check (police check) - disclosable outcomes considered
* Current Working with Children Check - required before commencement of work
* Australian working rights
* A valid driver's licence
How to apply
The terms and conditions of the role are listed in the position description which can be found on the Neami Job Vacancy portal (please select the paperclip icon in the top right-hand corner).
To apply for this position, please:
* Click the 'Apply' button where youwill need to create a username and password
* Upload your resume and cover letter.
When applying for this position, you are asked to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to any target questions (where asked). Please include in your application how you would prefer to be contacted (whether via email, text or phone call).
If you have any further questions not addressed in the job advertisement or position description, or if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact:
Kelly Shortland, Senior Service Manager -
If you are excited about this role, but only meet some of the requirements, we encourage you to call or email us to talk about this opportunity. We're passionate about creating opportunities and supporting professional development.
If you have any technical issues when applying for this role, please email for assistance.
If your application is shortlisted:
* We may invite you to have an informal phone conversation to discuss the role and get to know more about your experience and interest and answer your questions.
* We may invite you to an interview (which may be in person or conducted online via Microsoft Teams) with up to three panel members from Neami.
Applications Close: 27th November 2025
Be Yourself - Neami values and celebrates diversity including multidisciplinary teams and the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that is accessible, inclusive and reflects the community in which we live.
Neami is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We commit to providing accessible and safe physical and online environments for all children and young people. Click here for the full statement