Support Worker | Footscray, Melbourne VIC
Job Description
Empower Recovery – Make a Real Impact!
seeking a compassionate and dedicated AOD Peer Support Worker to support individuals on their journey to recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. Join our Drug Health Services team and provide peer-led, person-centred support that fosters hope, resilience, and positive change.
Why Choose ?
✅ Professional Development & Career Growth – Expand your skills in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
✅ Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing – Maximize your take-home pay with tax-free benefits.
✅ Work-Life Balance – Enjoy flexible working arrangements.
✅ Inclusive & Diverse Workplace – We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Your Role & Responsibilities:
🔹 Provide one-on-one and group peer support sessions to empower clients in their recovery.
🔹 Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to foster a compassionate and safe environment.
🔹 Offer guidance, encouragement, and lived-experience insights to individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges.
🔹 Support clients in various settings, including:
- Westside Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre (30-bed residential service)
- Community Residential Withdrawal Units (Adult & Adolescent)
- Mental Health & AOD Hub at Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department
- Mental Health & AOD Outreach Service Team
About You:
✔ Lived experience with mental health and/or substance use recovery.
✔ Strong empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills.
✔ Passion for peer-led recovery support and advocacy.
✔ Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, person-centred care environment.
✔ Working with Children Check, Police Record Check, & Immunisation Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
