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.
Bundaberg | 22.8 hours per week | Fixed-Term to 30 June ****
SCHADS Level 6 | $115,337 - $120,440 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
Lead Recovery. Build Partnerships. Make a Difference.
At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate
Team Leader - Programs
to establish and lead our newly funded
Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program
in the Wide Bay region.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape an innovative service model designed to strengthen support before, during and after residential rehabilitation. As Team Leader you will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering care coordination, counselling, peer support, cultural support, transition support and post-treatment recovery services, helping people build sustainable pathways to recovery and wellbeing.
About the Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program
The Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program is a newly funded initiative designed to strengthen recovery outcomes for people accessing residential alcohol and other drug treatment in the Wide Bay region.
Working across Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, the program enhances the existing residential rehabilitation pathway through:
Pre-admission engagement and treatment readiness support
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) care coordination and navigation
Transitional accommodation and recovery pathways
Post-residential recovery and relapse prevention support
Harm minimisation and psycho education.
Peer and lived experience support
Family and community engagement
Enhanced referral pathways and service integration
Digital recovery support through ConnectWell
The program aims to improve continuity of care, strengthen recovery outcomes and help people remain connected to support before, during and after treatment.
About the Role




As the Team Leader - Programs, you will provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across the Tokoko Integrated Recovery Pathways Program.
You will work closely with internal teams, community partners and stakeholders to support the establishment and delivery of integrated recovery-focused services throughout Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and the wider Wide Bay region.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing leadership, supervision and skilled support to a multidisciplinary workforce.
Promoting evidence-based, recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
Supporting effective risk management, care planning and continuity of care.
Leading implementation and ongoing development of the program.
Supporting workforce capability, quality improvement and service excellence.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with health, housing, community and government stakeholders.
Supporting culturally safe and inclusive service delivery.
Contributing to program evaluation, reporting and sustainability activities.
This role is based in
Bundaberg
and will involve regular travel throughout the Wide Bay region.
What We're Looking For
You will be a confident and collaborative leader who is passionate about supporting people affected by alcohol and other drug challenges.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Human Services or a related discipline , and/or relevant experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience within Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD), Mental Health or related human services settings.
Experience providing supervision, mentoring or leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred practice.
Experience supporting people with complex needs and managing clinical risk.




Highly developed stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship management abilities.
Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice.
Current Australian Driver Licence.
Experience implementing new programs, services or funded initiatives will be highly regarded.
About Lives Lived Well
Lives Lived Well is a leading not-for-profit provider of alcohol and other drug, mental health and wellbeing services. Every day, our teams work alongside people, families and communities to improve wellbeing and support lasting recovery.
Our Values
The most successful people at Lives Lived Well are those who align with our values:
We are humble, human and full of hope.
We show up and share.
We ask "Why not?" and "What's next?"
We leave a positive wake.
Why Join Lives Lived Well?
When you join Lives Lived Well, you're joining an organisation committed to supporting recovery, wellbeing and positive change.
We offer:
Five additional days of paid wellbeing leave each year (pro rata).
Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
Wellspring employee discounts across hundreds of retailers.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
The opportunity to establish and shape an creative new recovery program in the Wide Bay region.
A genuinely inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
At Lives Lived Well, we're not only looking for people with the right skills and experience. We're also looking for people who share our values, are passionate about supporting people, and want to make a positive difference in the communities we serve.
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 Peoples.
Lives Lived Well is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect out community including First Nations Peoples.
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📌 Team Leader - Programs - Tokoko Outreach (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Lives Lived Well
📍 Bundaberg Central