Ready for something new? Join our small, friendly team in Longreach and provide support for clients dealing with AOD concerns.
For over 40 years Lives Lived Well has been supporting people to live their lives well. We are a non-profit healthcare provider that offers services in alcohol and other drugs, mental health, veteran's wellbeing and gambling. We operate across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.
"Lives Lived Well provides a wide range of career opportunities for professional development, a supportive working environment, and a collaborative working multidisciplinary team who are awesome and genuine." (LLW Employee Quote)
About the Role
We are looking for a full time AOD Counsellor Case Manager to join our team based in Longreach. This is a fixed term parental leave replacement role until July 2026.
The gross salary for this role ranges between $88,109 to $105,346 per annum depending on knowledge and experience, plus superannuation and salary packaging.
In addition, we offer relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for single applicants, or a $200 weekly housing allowance for 12 months.
The Local Area
Living in Central West QLD, you'll never be too far away with daily flights to and from Brisbane out of Longreach, and weekly flights to Townsville. You'll be a part of a close-knit community in Longreach, offering a relaxed and easy-going lifestyle.
There's plenty of opportunity to socialise and meet people with unique events spread across the year. If you need a break from the traffic and fast-paced city lifestyle, Longreach could be the ideal change for you This role provides a unique opportunity to explore and experience many parts of Outback QLD. (visit gofarout.com.au).
Your Opportunity
As an AOD Counsellor Case Manager, you'll engage and support your clients in their ongoing management, counselling, and treatment of AOD dependency and other associated factors. You'll advocate for them, celebrate with them when they achieve their goals, and help to develop their capacity and confidence to exit treatment. A key component of this role will see the AOD Counsellor Case Manager promote awareness of the program and set up new referral pathways.
Along with a great attitude and passion for your work, you will also have the following skills and attributes:
* Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, human services, occupational therapy, or other health related disciplines – we welcome new graduates to apply
* Excellent relationship and rapport building – this role includes networking with local providers and attending meetings and events
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; self-managing and able to prioritise your own workload
* A proactive team player - but as there is some travel involved (up to two days per week) - you will also be comfortable with autonomy and spending time on your own
* An understanding of evidence-based clinical frameworks
* A sound understanding of the professional, ethical, and legislative frameworks, including understanding and setting boundaries
Demonstrated understanding of the Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health Sector and local area knowledge would be beneficial. You will also hold a current Australian Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain.
Why Work for Lives Lived Well?
This role gives you a chance to be part of a small, engaged team. We also offer a range of perks You can see all our benefits on our website but some of them include:
* Opportunity to work autonomously and gain valuable experience in the sector
* Use of a fully serviced fleet vehicle when you are travelling for work
* Five additional paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
* Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
* Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing and debriefings
For more information or to request a copy of the position description, contact Karla Smith at recruitment@liveslivedwell.org.au
Applications close on Friday, 29 August 2025, however we may be conducting interviews throughout the process.
Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations People.
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