AOD Worker jobs in Central Coast, NSW

AOD Worker work in Central Coast, NSW

AOD Worker roles in Central Coast, NSW sit within strong demand across all disciplines. NDIS sector is particularly active. Private practice openings are consistent. Proximity to Sydney makes recruitment somewhat easier than more remote regions. 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.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) delivers public mental health services across the Gosford and Wyong areas, including inpatient units at Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital, community mental health teams, and specialist services. The Central Coast has a population of over 340,000 and is one of the most populous regional LHDs in NSW.

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 Central Coast, NSW

• Central Coast Local Health District
• Gosford Hospital
• Wyong Hospital
• headspace Gosford
• headspace Wyong
• Central Coast PHN
• Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN
• Mind Australia
• Aftercare