At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also provide services for mental health, gambling concerns, and support for people transitioning from correctional centres. As a values-driven organisation focused on clinical excellence and innovation, we’re growing fast - and we’d love you to be part of our journey.

About Lives Lived Well

Our story is one of collaboration in which many people work together to help others live their lives well, free from the harm of drugs and alcohol. We are a dynamic, not-for-profitorganisation with a team of almost 700 people,delivering innovative and accessible support services across Queensland and regional New South Wales.

About the role We are looking for a passionate and experience Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor Case Manager to deliver evidence based AOD therapeutic interventions to individuals engaged in problematic substance use and present with co‑morbid mental health concerns.

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National and Lives Lived Well have an associate partnership that sees this AOD position co‑located on site at the Townsville Medicare Mental Health Centre. This is a full‑time position until 30 June 2027.

Salary for this position is between $100,785 and $105,346 plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging benefits. You will provide high quality engagement, assessment counselling and support services to your clients using you experience in evidence-based practice principles for withdrawal, support and recovery.

Responsibilities include

- Working with clients to develop,



implement and review individual treatment goals - Ensuring continuity of care by effectively communicating within the multidisciplinary team and across interfaces with other health care providers - Providing pre- and post-rehabilitation support and relapse prevention planning - Providing culturally appropriate practice as relevant to varying clients - Ensuring that client records, data collection and reporting are consistent with confidentiality and relevant practice standards What you will bring to the role - Tertiary qualifications in social work, counselling, psychology, mental health, or related discipline - Demonstrated knowledge in family/AOD counselling practicecomplimented withcontemporary evidence-based counselling practice, case management, intake, and assessment - Ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload - Highly developed communication and community engagement skills - Knowledge of the local region is highly desirable You will be required to hold a current unrestricted Australian Driver’s License and Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Benefits of joining LLW We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff by fostering a flexible, family-friendly work culture. We provide multiple wellbeing days off each year, in addition to annual leave. As an employee of a registered charity, you can increase your take home pay by salary sacrificing everyday expenses, meals and entertainment.

We also offer

- Fitness Passport access - Employee Assistance Program for you and your family (including financial coaching) - Regular supervision, support and leadership guidance - Autonomy and trust in a supportive environment Application close on 10 th August 2026, however we will be interviewing throughout the process and may close applications early.

Lives Lived

Well is an equal employment chance employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect our community including First Nations People.

📌 AOD Clinician (Townsville)
🏢 Lives Lived Well
📍 Townsville