First People's Residential Pathway Clinician

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First People’s Residential Pathway Clinician

• Full-time, two year fixed-term.
• Based at Richmond  
• $103,108.11 per annum, plus super
• 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
• Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance
• Will be provided with an OV Laptop & OV Mobile Phone.

About Odyssey Victoria:

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

Role Purpose:

The First People’s Residential Pathway Clinician is a newly created specialized position to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to access Odyssey Victoria (OV) Residential Treatment programs in a culturally safe and streamlined way.

Key areas of focus:

• Client Engagement
• Administration
• Case Management
• Quality

Duties include but are not limited to…

• Discuss and support clients over the phone or in person to help them to understand what Residential Rehab is and how it might be helpful and challenging for them. Answer any questions or concerns they have.
• Work with clients to gather information from them to ensure they will be a good fit with OV’s TCs and to make sure our TC teams have the information required to effectively work with them. This includes risk factors and all relevant assessment information.
• Conduct assessments and make decisions around suitability for Therapeutic Community in a culturally sensitive way.
• Check in with clients to support them whilst assessing their suitability, preparing for and facilitating their admission.
• Provide clients with education regarding safety/harm reduction whilst living in the wider community.
• Ensure high quality case management (where appropriate) and work with other organisations to support people seeking residential treatment with OV.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE (odyssey.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/POSTC5013-First-Peoples-Residential-Pathway-Clinician.pdf).
 

Who are WE looking for?

To be successful in this role, you must hold the below qualifications/experience…

1. This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people identified position
2. Relevant Health, Social or Welfare related experience.
3.  Formal qualifications at degree or Cert IV level would be viewed positively. Commitment to undertake Cert IV or Diploma in Alcohol or Other Drugs or the AOD Skill Set for Health Professionals within 12 months of employment * (Refer Appendix A)
4. Demonstrated ability to engage clients in dialogue and develop a therapeutic relationship.
5. The ability to work with difficult and demanding clients.
6. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be open to giving and receiving feedback, and recognise and resolve interpersonal conflict.
7. Ability to take initiative and capacity to work independently, adapting to changing organisational needs.
8. A comprehensive understanding of alcohol and drug substance abuse and some understanding of residential rehabilitation services.
9. Strong organisational and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a consultative approach to addressing issues.
10. Ability to effectively liaise and communicate with a wide variety of agencies and individuals at various levels

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE (odyssey.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/POSTC5013-First-Peoples-Residential-Pathway-Clinician.pdf).
 

*Appendix A (AOD Competencies)

OV requires staff in clinical positions to have the following competencies (or their equivalent). Where people do not already have these competencies, OV will invest in the staff’s professional development by providing them through our registered training organisation (RTO).

The competencies required in the first 12 months of employment are:

• CHCAOD001 – Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCAOD004 – Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD006 – Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
• CHCAOD009 – Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
   

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:  

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill your clinical capabilities.
• Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities and succession planning
• Providing career pathways across diverse OHV programs.
• Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals
• Flexible working arrangements such as monthly RDO’s for full-timers (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)

Applications should be addressed to Rosario Campione and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Rosario Campione, Team Leader – Admissions on rcampione@odyssey.org.au or 0481 478 499.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply! 

Our commitment to diversity

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

Mandatory COVID vaccinations

In line with OV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.