Make a Meaningful Difference in People’s Lives Are you an experienced allied health professional with a passion for supporting people affected by alcohol and other drug use? This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a specialist service where your clinical expertise, therapeutic skills and professional judgement will have a genuine impact on individuals, families and communities across Tasmania. The Team The Tasmanian Department of Health seeks a dedicated and motivated Alcohol and Other Drug Senior Counsellor to join Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based alcohol and other drug treatment services in line with contemporary best practice, professional standards and primary health care principles. Roles & Responsibilities As an Alcohol and Other Drug Senior Counsellor, you will provide specialised, evidence‑based assessment, treatment and counselling services to individuals and their families or carers affected by alcohol and other drug use. Clients frequently present with complex needs, including co‑occurring mental health conditions and broader psychosocial challenges. Deliver specialised counselling and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug use Undertake comprehensive AOD assessments and provide 1:1 counselling for clients with complex and co‑occurring needs Provide clinical consultation, advice and liaison with internal teams and external agencies to optimise coordinated care Support the Team Leader in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and guidance to counsellors, less experienced staff and students Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of specialised alcohol and other drug psychosocial treatment programs Participate in education, health promotion and community awareness activities Maintain high‑quality clinical documentation and prepare clear, well‑presented treatment reports Actively contribute to quality assurance, continuous improvement, research and policy and procedure review activities Qualifications To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Strong experience delivering counselling and specialised therapeutic interventions in an alcohol and other drug setting Sound knowledge of contemporary, evidence‑based AOD practice, including harm minimisation approaches Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver effective interventions for clients with complex and co‑occurring needs Proven experience providing 1:1 counselling and working collaboratively with clients, families, carers and service providers Well‑developed communication skills, with the ability to maintain high‑quality clinical documentation and treatment reports Capacity to contribute to quality improvement and service development activities Effective teamwork skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary and broader service system Eligibility Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, or Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia Current Working with Children Registration All required registrations and licences must remain current and valid at all times while employed Benefits Travel and relocation assistance support up to $15,000 for overseas appointees and up to $10,000 for interstate appointees Professional development and accelerated pathways A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support Fitness Passport – access to over 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for a modest weekly fee Appointment & Salary Multiple permanent, full‑time and part‑time day worker positions are available, working up to 76 hours per fortnight and commencing as soon as possible. Salary ranges from $110,425 to $121,907 pro‑rate per annum plus an Employer 12% superannuation contribution. Salary packaging and additional allowances are available subject to qualifications and the personal upgrade scheme. Salary above $119,290 may be subject to additional conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr