AOD Support Worker
The Salvation Army AustraliaAbout the role
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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army (Salvos) is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug (AOD) programs including withdrawal management, residential and non-residential rehabilitation, and harm reduction programs. Salvos services go beyond addressing the core issues and challenges associated with problematic substance abuse and provide participants a place of hope, compassion, and dignity to recover safely.
The Bendigo Bridge Program provides residential rehabilitation for young adults aged 18-35 experiencing substance use challenges, supporting recovery through evidence-based treatment, case management, and personalised goal-focused care.
About the role
As a Support Worker within the Bendigo Bridge Program, you will provide supervision, practical support, and crisis intervention to participants in a residential rehabilitation setting for young adults experiencing substance use challenges. Working across weekdays, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, you will help maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that promotes wellbeing and recovery. Through positive engagement and responsive support, you will assist participants to navigate daily living, build confidence, and progress towards their individual goals.
Reporting to the Senior Support Worker, this is a permanent part-time position, 22.8 hours per week, based on-site in Bendigo, VIC.
Conditions
Compensation is in accordance with the SCHADS Award Level 4.
How you will make an impact
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and security of participants by providing supervision, responding to incidents, managing behaviours, and addressing risks in line with program policies and procedures
- Deliver after-hours support and practical interventions, including participant induction, crisis response, and escalation of concerns to relevant stakeholders when required
- Support participant engagement and recovery by facilitating group activities, organising social programs, and encouraging participation in a positive therapeutic environment
- Provide hands-on day-to-day support to residents, assisting with living skills development, responding to enquiries, and promoting a safe, clean, and respectful living environment
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with colleagues through structured handovers and information sharing to support continuity of care and participant outcomes
What you will bring
- Completion of the CHCSS00093 Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set, with demonstrated capability in assessing client needs, delivering AOD interventions, and developing and reviewing individual treatment plans within a recovery-focused environment
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community Services or Mental Health (highly desirable)
- Or a Diploma level qualification (or higher) in a relevant Human Services discipline (highly desirable)
- A current VIC Driver's Licence
- A current Employee Working with Children Check
What we offer
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well-balanced package of meaningful benefits including:
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit
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