Alcohol and Other Drugs Wellbeing Support Worker (Echuca)

Alcohol and Other Drugs Wellbeing Support Worker Greater Bendigo Loddon Campaspe Mental Health and Wellbeing Local Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement2021-2026 – (WW20-WW24) 40 hours per fortnight Part Time, Permanent Echuca Regional Health proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council communities, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the Murray River. We offer a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and are growing as a sub-regional teaching health service. With over 1,000 staff, we’re the largest employer in the region—providing real opportunities for career growth, development, and making a difference close to home. About the Role: Applications are sought from suitably qualified Support Workers to expand their career working at the Greater Bendigo Loddon Campaspe Mental Health and Wellbeing – The Local with Echuca Regional Health. This is an exciting new role within an innovative service that is aimed at transforming Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs care and support for people aged 26 and over. This position will play a key role in providing high-quality care, tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient. Key responsibilities include:
- Complete screening to identify and respond to initial needs, considering the complex interactions between mental illness and substance
- Provide a holistic, coordinated care approach through liaison, advocacy, collaboration and networking with external services to improve participant outcomes
- Facilitate communication, transfers and referral pathways into Area Mental Health and Wellbeing services as clinically indicated
- Participate in professional development, training, consumer review, monthly clinical and line management supervision and secondary consultation for all staff within the Local
- Actively participate in mandatory meetings as required and requested Qualifications/experience required:
- Diploma qualification in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community Services, Mental Health or related discipline
- A Current Australian Drivers License
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills Desirable:
- Experience in Clinical work within the AOD and/or Mental Health Services Why Work at ERH? At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:
· Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
· Flexible working arrangements
· Supportive and experienced leadership
· Health and wellbeing programs
· Career progression and skill development opportunities
· Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
· Free onsite parking
· Free staff vaccinations How to Apply: All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:
· A Cover Letter
· Resume
· Key Selection Criteria** **Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘key selection criteria’ to For a copy of the Position Description please go to our Careers Page Enquiries about this position should be directed to Neesha Woodward, Greater Bendigo Loddon Campaspe
- Operations Manager of the Local – Echuca Site on: (03) 5412 6600 5412 6600) Applications Close: 14th June 2026. Apply today! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. Applications are not accepted from agencies. Diversity and Inclusion At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. We are a child-protected organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free. Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfe36