QuIVAA is a peer-led organisation. We work with and for people who use or have used drugs, their families and their communities. Lived-living leadership is at the centre of our advocacy, projects and training. We work collectively, from abstinence to harm reduction, with services, researchers, government and communities, and we are guided by the Elders who laid the foundation for our voice.

QuIVAA is an equal prospect employer. We particularly encourage people with lived-living experience and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About the role

The Project and Training Manager will manage QuIVAA’s projects and lead the in-house team that delivers them, including a team of lived-living experience workers, and will deliver some training. The position ensures delivery is grounded in lived-living experience (LLE) expertise and applies trauma-informed, human rights-based, anti-stigma and culturally safe practice.

Working with the CEO, the role exercises initiative and independent judgement in project planning, team leadership, reporting and evaluation. Travel to deliver training is required, including occasional overnight stays.

Key responsibilities

Project management: plan, deliver and monitor projects on time and on budget against funding agreements, work plans and KPIs. Manage risks, budgets and acquittals with the CEO.

Team leadership: supervise, mentor and support project and peer workers. Run team meetings and rosters, support wellbeing, and build capability and career pathways for lived-living experience staff.

Training delivery: deliver training as needed and help evaluate and improve it.

Reporting and evaluation: collect and report data, write progress and final reports, and contribute to evaluation and funding applications.

About you

Lived-living experience (LLE) of alcohol and other drug use. This is an essential requirement of the role.

Proven experience managing projects or programs,



including budgets, work plans and reporting to funders.

Experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team, ideally including peer workers.

Experience delivering training or workshops to adult audiences.

A strong understanding of harm reduction, and a commitment to its principles in practice.

Excellent communication skills, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly and without judgement.

A commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Willingness to travel to deliver training, including regional travel and occasional overnight stays.

Ability to work respectfully and effectively in a diverse team, including people with different backgrounds, identities, lived-living experiences and ways of working.

A current driver’s licence is required for some travel.

Tertiary or vocational qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent experience. Training and assessment qualification (TAE).

Experience in the alcohol and other drugs, health or community sector.

Experience with government grant requirements and acquittals.

Remuneration and Benefits

Fixed term 28 hour per week part time position, from October 2026 to 30 June 2027

SCHADS Level 7.1 = $63.13 per hour + superannuation

Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance

Tax-Free Salary Packaging options up to $15,900, plus electronic device, meal entertainment and holiday accommodation packaging

Generous leave provisions - including leave loading + additional paid leave - up to 6 days per annum for full time staff (pro rata for part time)

Access to Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family

Great workplace culture and team committed to purpose

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026, however the position may be filled before that time.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of the advert, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

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📌 Project and Training Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 QuIVAA
📍 Brisbane