Thorne Harbour Health: AOD Peer Support Worker
Michael Barnett OAM
AOD Peer Support Worker
Job description
- Part-Time (0.6 FTE), Fixed Term until 30 June 2026
- Based in Adelaide CBD
- Join a Leading LGBTQIA+ Community Organisation
Thorne Harbour Health is seeking a passionate and committed Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Peer Support Worker to join our Therapeutic Services team in the Adelaide CBD. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference within the LGBTQIA+ community while supporting people navigating substance use and recovery.
About the Role
In this part-time position, you will play a key role in supporting individuals and families through therapeutic and peer-informed practices. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting assessments of client needs, goals, and safety across various life areas
- Developing and coordinating case plans with actionable steps and timelines
- Working collaboratively with other service providers for integrated care and referrals
- Facilitating group workshops, peer groups, and family support sessions
- Creating transition plans to support long-term self-management for clients
What We Offer
In addition to a pro-rata salary aligned with SCHADS Level 3, you'll receive:
- Above-award pay rates
- 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900) to increase your take-home pay
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
About You
You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in AOD, mental health, social work, counselling, youth work, community development or similar. In addition, you'll demonstrate:
- Solid understanding of the AOD service system, harm reduction, and behaviour change strategies
- Experience in therapeutic support for individuals, families, and/or groups from diverse backgrounds
- A recovery-oriented mindset within a harm minimisation framework
- Insight into the stigma related to both LGBTQIA+ identity and substance use
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Lived experience with alcohol and other drug use
About us
At Thorne Harbour Health, we combine community, care, and advocacy to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQI+ people and people living with or affected by HIV.
We’re a proudly community-led organisation built on over 40 years of activism and care — where your lived experience and identity are valued and celebrated.
For a detailed position description, including selection criteria, visit our website.
Inclusion Matters
We strongly encourage applications from people who are:
- Part of the LGBTQI+ community
- Living with HIV
- From culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- First Nations people
- People with disability
For further enquiries please contact Zac Cannell, Senior AOD Clinician via email - zac.c...@thorneharbour.org using the subject line: AOD Peer Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
How to Apply
Written applications addressing the selection criteria and including a resume and the names and contact details of three professional referees via the job listing in Employment Hero.
Important: it is essential that applicants specifically address the selection criteria. Where selection criteria have not been addressed, applications will not be considered.
Thorne Harbour Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks for all roles.
Supporting Materials
Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.
Job Summary
- Applications close: 6:00 PM AEDT, 21st Jan 2026
- Job posted on: 8th Jan 2026
- Adelaide > Adelaide CBD