• Join an innovative and specialised not for profit organisation in AOD services
• Work together with communities to improve wellbeing and cultural connection.
• Receive additional wellbeing days off & salary packaging

About Lives Lived Well

Mental health concerns and alcohol and drug dependency can make life really tough – and too often people find themselves grappling with economic challenges and social isolation as well. Our driving belief is that “with the right support people can change”.  We are a progressive, for purpose organisation, delivering leading edge clinical services aimed at supporting people to live their lives well. We are growing fast in Queensland and New South Wales – in size, geographic footprint, service diversity and clinical innovation. 

About the service

Our program allows clients to Kick-start the recovery process with our alcohol and other drugs withdrawal support program. Post withdrawal we can provide ongoing support through the day rehab program or Life Back group support.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate, people focussed leader to lead a professional and dedicated team across Caboolture and Sunshine Coast locations.  

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, the Team Leader will be responsible for providing clinical and operational management for the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services teams in Caboolture and Sunshine Coast. 

The Team Leader will also support the development and delivery of evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions. Additionally, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the clinical practice at Caboolture and Sunshine Coast services.

This is a full time, ongoing position, working 38 hours per week.

About you

Your high level of leadership skills together with exceptional stakeholder management will ensure success in the role.  Additionally, you will also possess the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or allied health (or similar field)
• Strong experience providing leadership and mentoring to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Significant experience working with clients with complex needs, AOD dependencies and/or mental health
• Extensive knowledge in contemporary evidence based AOD counselling practice, case management and intake and assessment 
• Experience in developing and facilitating evidence based clinical education programs 
• Excellent stakeholder consultation skills
• Mental health nursing background will also be highly regarded.

The base salary range for this role is $96,962.32 to $101,250.24 per annum.

For further information about the role please visit our Careers page. 

Ready to join us?

Here is what we have on offer:

• Wellness leave – up to 5 extra paid days off each year.
• Salary packaging – full salary packaging can increase your take home pay by approx. $6k per annum subject to the number of hours worked.
• A focus on wellbeing – self-care, support and a holistic view of health and wellness.
• Learning opportunities – a comprehensive induction program and ongoing capability development.
• We will listen to you. Our people have important insights.

Apply now!

Click ‘apply’ and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application. Please note we only accept applications through our Careers page.

Application close: 21 September 2022 

For questions or information about the role, email [email protected] 

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 Peoples.

Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate’s possession of a Current Australian Drivers License, Working with Children Check and completed Australian Criminal History Check and provision of COVID-19 vaccination certificate, in line with the LLW vaccination Policy.