At Lives Lived Well, we’re passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives. For over 50 years, we’ve supported individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drugs, as well as those facing mental health and gambling challenges or transitioning from correctional centres. As we continue to grow, we’re building a reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and genuine care - and we’d love for you to join us on this journey.

On the Gold Coast, Mirikai offers a residential alcohol and drug treatment program, which is part of a continuous package of care. Clients can undertake an evidence-based live-in program, which provides strategies to help reduce substance use, manage life challenges, develop goal and prevent relapse, working towards supporting lives free from the harms of drugs or alcohol.

Your Opportunity

In this role, you will provide line management and clinical support to a team of Treatment Facilitators, Nurses, Welfare Coordinator, Support Workers, Administration Officer and Food Coordinator. This is your opportunity to oversee our Transitional Housing Programs while leading and inspiring a diverse, multidisciplinary team. You’ll provide the guidance, resources, and support they need to deliver exceptional care and create meaningful change in the lives of our clients. In this role, you’ll balance strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, champion best practice, and foster a culture of collaboration and compassion.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in on-site in Burleigh Heads. The position pays $110,000 - $114,000 depending on your skills and experience, plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per year.

What we are looking for

With an established career in the AOD sector – either residential or community based – you will be a proactive, dedicated leader looking for your next exciting challenge. Your ability to think on your feet and work effectively in a dynamic, agile environment will be coupled with:

· A background in developing clinical treatment and education programs and working within evidence-based frameworks.

· Leadership and mentoring skills – you’ll be supporting a team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate well with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

· An understanding of contractual obligations within a Residential facility and able to develop funder-driven reports.

· Strong stakeholder engagement skills – the role includes networking with funders and other service providers, attending community events and developing collaborative service partnerships.

· Being solutions-focused and passionate about process improvements – we welcome ideas and suggestions to make things better.

· Ability to lead with empathy and walk alongside your team but have the confidence to engage in hard conversations when required.

· Promote an inclusive and holistic approach to client care – you will have strong cultural awareness and practice at working in a culturally safe and respectful manner.

· Experience with rostering would be beneficial – you’ll be required to schedule casual after hours Support Workers.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or other Allied Health field, a current, valid Australian Drivers Licence and a National Police Check.

Most importantly you will have passion, commitment, and a great attitude with a genuine alignment to the Lives Lived Well values. Our values are:

· 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

Benefits of Working with us

We’re a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about our people. Here, your voice matters and your leadership has real impact. This is a chance to build and develop a high-functioning, highly motivated and passionate team, who provide the best support they can. As an organisation, Lives Lived Well offers a huge range of benefits, which can be seen on our website, but here are a few of them:

· Working Monday to Friday with no weekend and minimal on-call requirements

· Being part of an evidence-based, data-driven organisation who foster best practice across all aspects of the business

· Strong leadership and peer support, including Team Leader Forums

· Five days extra paid leave per year to support your wellbeing

· 85% of our current workforce think LLW is a truly great place to work (People Survey, September 2023)

How to Apply

For further information, please contact recruitment@liveslivedwell.org.au for a copy of the Position Description.

Applications close on Friday 13 th February 2026 , however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.

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 People.

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