Alcohol and Other Drugs

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Intake Worker

An Intake Worker assesses clients at welfare services, conducting evaluations and coordinating care plans while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Beginner

Substance Abuse Counsellor

Substance Abuse Counsellors treat addiction patients, developing support plans tailored to individual needs and circumstances while collaborating with their support networks.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Drug and Alcohol Counsellors assist individuals and families struggling with substance addiction, guiding them through recovery and interventions.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in alcohol and other drugs

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$100 - $15,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker
+ 10 more
CHC50421

Diploma of Youth Work
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Intake Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Intake Worker Peer Support Worker + 7 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 8 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker
Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Residential Care Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Youth Case Worker
+ 18 more
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
17 months
$5,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Family Support Worker
Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Counsellor
+ 7 more
CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
CHC43215 & CHC42021

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Community Services
Online
15 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Family Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Case Worker Community Health Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Family Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Case Worker Community Health Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor + 3 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus, Online
12 - 14 months
$1,209 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Caseworker
Social Welfare Officer Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Caseworker Social Welfare Officer Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker + 4 more

Bachelor of Counselling
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $43,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellor Substance Abuse Counsellor Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Substance Abuse Counsellor Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor + 4 more

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $57,776
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Social Worker Social Worker Clinical Social Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Social Worker Social Worker Clinical Social Worker
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Online
13 weeks
$342 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Volunteer Coordinator Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Volunteer Coordinator Drug and Alcohol Counsellor + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $42,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Advocate Social Justice Advocate Substance Abuse Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Advocate Social Justice Advocate Substance Abuse Counsellor

Bachelor of Arts (Psychological Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychologist Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager
Psychotherapist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychologist Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager Psychotherapist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Consultant Psychological Researcher Social Researcher
Counsellor Psychologist Mental Health Advocate
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Consultant Psychological Researcher Social Researcher Counsellor Psychologist Mental Health Advocate + 3 more

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 years
$0 - $105,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Healthcare Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker
Social Worker Community Services Officer Community Development Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Healthcare Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Social Worker Community Services Officer Community Development Officer + 3 more

Master of Social Work
On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $71,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Social Worker Clinical Social Worker Mental Health Social Worker
Healthcare Social Worker Social Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Social Worker Clinical Social Worker Mental Health Social Worker Healthcare Social Worker Social Worker + 2 more

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice
On Campus, Online
12 months
$8,000 - $19,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Addiction Counsellor Family Therapist
Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Specialist Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Addiction Counsellor Family Therapist Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Specialist Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician + 4 more

Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
On Campus
24 months
$48,200 - $61,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Addiction Counsellor Career Counsellor Clinical Supervisor
Counsellor Psychotherapist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Addiction Counsellor Career Counsellor Clinical Supervisor Counsellor Psychotherapist + 2 more
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs?

4th November 2020

How to start a career in the treatment of addiction

13th July 2020

What can you do with a Diploma of Counselling?

11th September 2019

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