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AOD Worker roles in Adelaide, SA sit within steady demand across most disciplines. Community mental health and nursing roles are most active. The compact size of the sector means competition for senior clinical roles can be significant. aod worker positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.
AOD workers in Australia work across a spectrum of services — from needle and syringe programs and harm reduction outreach to residential withdrawal management, therapeutic communities, and community-based counselling. The work is values-based, requiring a non-judgmental approach and understanding of the complex relationship between substance use and mental health.
SA Health delivers mental health services through Central Adelaide LHN, Northern Adelaide LHN, and Southern Adelaide LHN, each with community mental health teams and inpatient facilities. The Older Persons Mental Health Service and Forensic Mental Health Service are significant specialist employers in the state.
Typical salary
$60k – $88k AUD
SCHADS or health awards apply depending on employer. Senior counsellor and clinical roles attract higher salaries. ACCHO roles may have community specific pay arrangements.
Registration
No statutory registration. Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs is the standard qualification.
Qualifications typically required
- Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs (or higher)
- Understanding of harm reduction principles
- NDIS Worker Screening Check for community roles
- Working with Children Check where applicable
Key employers in Adelaide, SA
- SA Health
- Central Adelaide LHN
- Northern Adelaide LHN
- Southern Adelaide LHN
- Neami National
- Uniting SA
- headspace
- ACIS (Acute Crisis Intervention Service)