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AOD Worker work in Tamworth, NSW

AOD Worker roles in Tamworth, NSW sit within consistent demand particularly in community mental health and rural outreach. Agricultural workforce mental health is a focus. NSW Health rural incentives available. AOD roles are active. 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.

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) operates Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and community mental health services across the New England and North West regions of NSW. The Tamworth mental health team serves as a hub for a vast geographic catchment, with outreach to smaller communities across the north-west slopes and plains.

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 Tamworth, NSW

  • Hunter New England Local Health District
  • Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
  • headspace Tamworth
  • Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN
  • Uniting (NSW)
  • Centrecare
  • CatholicCare