Job Description
Ipswich QLD | Permanent Full-Time
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Support Recovery. Strengthen Wellbeing. Make a Difference.
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At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible.
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Lives Lived Well offers a range of community and residential Alcohol and Other Drug services across Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, helping thousands of people each year navigate AOD-related challenges and build healthier futures.
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The West Moreton Residential AOD Treatment Service in Ipswich provides live-in withdrawal and rehabilitation for adults across the region. Through 24-hour support and structured treatment pathways, we help people stabilise, reconnect and work towards lasting recovery.
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We're seeking a passionate Cultural Wellbeing Officer to join our team and help create a culturally safe, welcoming and recovery-focused environment.
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This is an Identified Position
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Applicants must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
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Lives Lived Well considers being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person a genuine occupational requirement under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld).
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As a Cultural Wellbeing Officer, you will support residents throughout their treatment and recovery journey while strengthening cultural safety, connection and wellbeing across the service.
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Working closely with residents, staff and community partners, you will help create opportunities for healing, connection and personal growth.
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Key Responsibilities
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Support residents throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
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Facilitate wellbeing activities, yarning circles and group programs.
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Support residents to maintain cultural, community and spiritual connections.
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Build relationships with local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and cultural supports.
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Provide cultural guidance and support to staff.
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Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.
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About You
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To be successful, you will have:
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
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A culturally respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental approach.
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Understanding of culturally protected and trauma-informed practice.
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Ability to build trust and rapport with people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges.
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Strong organisational, computer and administration skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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A commitment to self-care, professional boundaries and continuous learning.
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A current Australian Driver Licence.
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Highly regarded:
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Experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community Services, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, or Residential Services.
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Knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and mental health support.
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Why Join Lives Lived Well?
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Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year.
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Additional meal and entertainment packaging benefits.
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Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year.
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Paid and unpaid Cultural Leave.
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Cultural supervision and support networks.
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Support from our RAP Coordinator and Yufla Yumplatok employee network.
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Access to I-CARE counselling and WellMob wellbeing resources.
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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Fitness Passport and employee discounts through Wellspring.
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Meaningful work that creates positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
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Our Values
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We are humble, human and full of hope.
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We show up and share.
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We ask "Why not?" and "What's next?"
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We leave a positive wake.
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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.

📌 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Wellbeing Officer (Identified) (Queensland)
🏢 Lives Lived Well
📍 Queensland