$88k per annum + super

Generous $15K salary packaging

Full-time fixed term position (26 June 2026) with monthly ADO

About Nexus Primary Health:

Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) is a not-for-profit organisation and is committed to excellence in the delivery of holistic, accessible, community-based health services that meet quality and safety standards. Nexus is a health promoting workplace that actively celebrates and promotes diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees. We are supportive of people who have been out of the workforce for an extended period. We encourage job applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

What we offer:

Salary Packaging for employees (incl. $15,900 tax free annually).

Become part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

Flexible work arrangements, including purchased leave - family friendly.

Professional development opportunities and supervision.

Onsite parking and access to work vehicles.

Opportunities to work from home.

💼 Let’s talk about the role:

As a Youth AOD Worker at Nexus Primary Health, you will provide comprehensive support to young people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues through assessment, counselling, treatment planning, and care coordination. You will deliver flexible, evidence-based interventions, such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and acceptance and commitment therapy, tailored to each client’s unique needs. Your work will include early intervention and harm minimisation initiatives, as well as school-based and community development programs. You will engage with clients individually and in group settings, using both face-to-face and telehealth methods, depending on their preferences. Building strong relationships with families, schools, GPs, Youth Justice, and other health and social services will be central to your role, as you support young people to access a coordinated network of care and improve their long-term health and wellbeing outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Relevant degree or diploma in Health or Welfare and a minimum Certificate IV in Community Services (AOD).

Experience in case management and therapeutic interventions within an AOD setting.

Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to engage with diverse young people and their families.

Capacity to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

A current Victorian driver’s licence and ability to travel across sites.

💻 How to apply

We want to get to know you better, so please include in your application a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria contained within the Position Description.

Enquiries can be made to Erica Heers, AOD Team Leader on 1300 77 33 52.

Only those who meet the Selection Criteria will be eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Nexus is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All successful applicants will undergo rigorous compliance screening prior to their appointment. Successful candidates are required to have a current Police Check, a Working with Children's check and an NDIS Worker Screening clearance