At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been treating and supporting people whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also support people with mental health and gambling concerns and those transitioning from correctional centres. 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.

At our Shanty Creek Residential Rehabilitation community, we provide a safe and supportive environment primarily for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women to find solutions to their drug and alcohol problems.

Located 60km from Cairns, Shanty Creek can support up to 30 residents at a time with a team of 8 – 10 clinical and non-clinical staff.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a full time AOD Counsellor Case Manager to join our team based in Shanty Creek. As a AOD Counsellor Case Manager you’ll engage and support your clients in their ongoing case management, and treatment of AOD dependency and other associated factors. You’ll walk beside clients and 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.

This is an ongoing permanent role. The gross salary for this role ranges between $100,785 to $105,346 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus Superannuation, Salary Packaging benefits to increase your take-home, and a huge range of discounted products via Perkbox.

What You’ll Bring

You will have completed, or be actively working towards, tertiary qualifications in social work, psychology, human services, occupational therapy, or another health-related discipline. A sound understanding of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health sectors, along with local area knowledge, is highly desirable. In addition, you will bring the following skills and experience:

· 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 also hold a current Australian Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be eligible to obtain.

Benefits of Working with Us

This a great opportunity to be at the forefront of an essential service for people requiring drug and alcohol support, with a chance work within a multi-disciplinary team who provide the best support they can. Some of our benefits include:

· Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year to increase your take-home pay, plus an Entertainment and Meals allowance card

· Wellspring Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers

· Extra 5 days paid leave per year to support your wellbeing

· Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing and debriefings

· Both paid and unpaid Cultural Leave for special days and events

How to Apply

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

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, contact Recruitment team at recruitment@liveslivedwell.org.au

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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