• Max term part time contract
• Located at Narre Warren
• SCHADS Level 3 role + salary packaging + leave loading

About the opportunity

We are seeking an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Peer Support Worker to join our Catalyst program. In this role, you will use your lived experience of substance use and recovery to provide compassionate, peer-based support to clients navigating their treatment journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Offering mentoring and practical support from a lived experience perspective
• Working alongside clinicians to support clients in achieving long-term recovery goals
• Helping build trust and rapport with clients to encourage engagement and sustained participation in treatment
• Supporting seamless and integrated AOD treatment pathways

Your lived experience will be essential in fostering understanding, hope, and connection for clients working to overcome substance use challenges.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 3 + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
• A great location in Narre Warren close to public transport
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

Your skills and experience

You will have a relevant qualification in a health and/or welfare related discipline, or equivalent experience is desirable, but not essential. You will also have:

• A relevant qualification in a health and/or welfare-related discipline, or equivalent experience (desirable but not essential)
• Certificate IV in AOD or completion of Alcohol and Other Drug core competencies (or willingness to complete within 24 months of employment)
• Lived experience of substance use and accessing public AOD services
• Demonstrated ability to support clients and families experiencing problematic alcohol and drug use in a respectful, compassionate, and positive manner
• Experience in a similar role (AOD or mental health support) is desirable but not essential

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Nick Morgan, Team Leader – Catalyst Programs via email – nick.morgan@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org 

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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