• Full time or part time hours
• Fixed term 12-month or equivalent if part time

Bendigo Community Health Services is offering an exciting opportunity to complete an AOD Traineeship, this is a 12-month program providing a comprehensive learning experience. As a trainee, you will actively participate in various AOD related activities. This hands-on approach will allow you to develop practical skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.

The role duties will vary depending upon which level of pathway you are interested in joining, in relation to your own levels of study and achievement. Our traineeship welcomes anyone with a passion for AOD work, offering a variety of pathways to suit your unique journey.

About BCHS

Bendigo Community Health Services has cared for the health and wellbeing of the Bendigo community for 50 years. As an organisation we employ more than 200 people across a broad range of services, you will find working at Bendigo Community Health Services both challenging and rewarding.

The success of BCHS starts with our staff, who have a high level of professionalism and dedication allowing BCHS to deliver quality services for the community with a particular focus on the vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Added benefits of working with BCHS include:

• Salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Purchasing leave
• Training programs
• Novated leasing

About the role

The AOD Traineeship will provide an entry level workforce by providing on the job learning opportunities in specialist AOD services combined with AOD study. The role will expand trainee’s experience in a range of service settings by connecting them with the service system network in their local area and enabling rotations across relevant programs at BCHS. There will be opportunities to co-locate with other local AOD service providers to broaden trainees experience and understanding of the AOD service environment.

BCHS would encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, without previous experience in the AOD sector. The role will provide the opportunity to develop AOD workers ready for employment or motivated to undertake further study.

The position aims to provide evidence based, high quality, safe, patient/client centred care that meets current professional best practice standards.

Experience working in the Community Health Sector would also be a definite advantage, however due to the nature of the AOD Trainee Program, the roles are not open to those who have already undertaken paid work in an AOD role.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Willing to be enrolled or completing Alcohol and Drug specific qualification, Dual Diagnosis competencies or course such as Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set (course code CHCSS00093).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with consumers, partners, families, staff and other service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to demonstrate and display the values of Bendigo Community Health Services.
• Competent level IT skills and the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Probity requirements

• A current Driver’s License.
• A Police Check (paid for by BCHS)

For further information about the position contact Lisa Walklate on 5406 1200 or for the full Position Description please see attached below.