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Counsellor

  • Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
  • Casual
  • Closing on: Feb 21 2026
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Position Description

Calvary Riverina Hospital- Drug & Alcohol Centre

Casual- Counsellor

Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. Voted Australia's number one most attractive employer according to Randstad 2025 survey.
 
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
 
Your benefits: 
  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you

Location:

Wagga Wagga is halfway between Sydney and Melbourne on the Murrumbidgee River. Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW! It offers a slower pace lifestyle compared to the hustle of major cities. With affordable housing, river activities, delicious food and wine scene as well as access to nature. Perfect for growing families and retirees.

Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre:

Situated on site adjacent to the main Calvary Riverina hospital, the Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre provides comprehensive drug and alcohol programs and treatment services reducing drug related harm for individuals, families and communities.

The service identifies and treats clients with complex health and social needs while supportive effective mental health interventions.

About the role
 
Join our multidisciplinary team in delivering a range of treatment options to people seeking help with their drug and alcohol problems.
 
A casual Counsellor role at Calvary Riverina Hospital- Drug and Alcohol Centre will be available for allocation of clients when client demand is in excess to staffing and annual leave coverage. You will provide generalist counselling services to clients in the residential program. 
 
 
Your main duties will include:
  • Provide evidence informed services including psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, counselling and other relevant and approved modalities to clients
  • Provide interventions to motivate clients toward change, including harm minimisation and relapse prevention strategies
  • Identify, respond and escalate, if required, significant risk factors or deterioration in client’s condition and develop and implement an appropriate management plan
  • Develop caring, supportive and professional relationships with clients and their families/carers
About you
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling) and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Registration with the Australian Counselling Association
  • Highly developed knowledge and application of alcohol and other drugs theoretical frameworks, national guidelines and evidence based therapeutic interventions
  • A sound understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements that underpin the treatment and clinical management of alcohol and other drug problems
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise and organise workload and deliver care with integrity and accountability
For further information please contact Belinda Waugh, Service Manager on belinda.waugh@calvarycare.org.au
 
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
Please note the following:
  • As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
  • You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella 

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