Join the Team at Bayside Health
Position Title: Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician
Classification: Community Development Worker Class 2A
Department: Alcohol and other Drugs Services
Applications Open: 2/2/2026
About Bayside Health:
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
About the Role- Fixed Term Part Time 30.4 Hours Per Fortnight
Wonthaggi & Cowes
Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic AOD Clinician to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.
Please see Position Description Below for more about the role:
What We Offer
At the Wonthaggi campus, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
* Free onsite car and bike parking
* Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Petrol discounts at a local service station
* Onsite accommodation (where applicable)
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre
* Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
* Café (Wonthaggi)
Mandatory Requirements
Essential
• Relevant health and or welfare Tertiary Qualification such as Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Allied Health Sciences
• Certificate IV in AOD or have completed the core competencies (or able to complete within the first 12 months of employment)
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or able to complete within the first 24 months of employment)
• Entitlement to work within Australia
• A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check
Desirable
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in the delivery of evidence-based counselling interventions, strengths based and person-centred models of care and comprehensive assessment and treatment planning.
• Demonstrate understanding of and belief in the importance of family inclusive practise and past experience in the delivery of family interventions.
• Display an understanding of the needs of Aboriginal and other CALD communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of care coordination principles and practice and the ability to operationalise these principles.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team to meet targets and timelines in a demanding and changing environment.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Proven effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application via Seek including:
* A current resume
* A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
Applications close on 23/2/2026
For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact the HR department