We are a well established not for profit organisation that treats and supports people whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs as well as people with mental health and gambling concerns. We’re growing fast and building a reputation as a trusted, innovative provider, focused on clinical excellence… and we’d love you to be part of it.
We are looking for two AOD Counsellors Case Managers to join our team based in Longreach QLD (visit gofarout.com.au ). We offer one full-time position and one part-time role, working 19 hours per week. Both roles are maximum term roles until July 2026.
The gross salary for this role ranges between $85,120 to $101,787 per annum (pro rata for part-time), depending on knowledge and experience plus superannuation and salary packaging. For the right applicant, we are also able to offer up to $5,000 relocation assistance.
Living in Central West QLD, you’ll never be too far away with daily flights to and from Brisbane out of Longreach, and weekly flights to Townsville. You’ll be a part of a close-knit community in Longreach, offering a relaxed and easy-going lifestyle. There’s plenty of opportunity to socialise and meet people with unique events spread across the year. If you need a break from the traffic and fast-paced city lifestyle, Longreach could be the ideal change for you! This role provides a unique opportunity to explore and experience many parts of Outback QLD.
Your Opportunity
As an AOD Counsellor Case Manager , you’ll engage and support your clients in their ongoing management, counselling, and treatment of AOD dependency and other associated factors. You’ll advocate for them, celebrate with them when they achieve their goals, and help to develop their capacity and confidence to exit treatment. A key component of this role will see the AOD Counsellor Case Manager promote awareness of the program and set up new referral pathways .
What you’ll bring
Along with a great attitude and passion for your work, you will also have the following skills and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, human services, occupational therapy, or other health related disciplines – we welcome new graduates to apply!
- Excellent relationship and rapport building – this role includes networking with local providers and attending meetings and events
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; self-managing and able to prioritise your own workload
- A proactive team player - but as there is some travel involved (up to two days per week) - you will also be comfortable with autonomy and spending time on your own
- An understanding of evidence-based clinical frameworks A sound understanding of the professional, ethical, and legislative frameworks, including understanding and setting boundaries
You will be required to hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and a valid Australian Drivers Licence.
But what matters most is that you will live and breathe our values, which means:
- You are humble, human, and full of hope
- You show up and share
- You ask: Why not? And what’s next? You leave a positive wake
Why Work for Lives Lived Well?
This role gives you a chance to be part of a small, engaged team. We also offer a range of perks! You can see all our benefits on our website but some of them include:
- Opportunity to work autonomously and gain valuable experience in the sector
- Use of a fully serviced fleet vehicle when you are travelling for work
- Five additional paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance (pro rata for part time)
- Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
- Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing and debriefings An employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including emotional, psychological, financial counselling and wellbeing services
For more detailed information or to request a copy of the position description, contact Sarah Dancey at [email protected]
To submit your application, please click “apply”. Applications close on Friday, 27 June 2025 , however we may be conducting interviews throughout the process.
Please mention in your application whether you are interested in the full-time or part-time opportunity.
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.
