Alcohol & Other Drugs (Aod) Counsellor Case Manager

Lives Lived Well; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five extra days paid leave per year

Salary Packaging meals & entertainment

Remote-region benefits

EAP, Fitness Passport, Wellness Week

Job summary

Lives Lived Well is seeking an AOD Counsellor for our Mackay office to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions. You will run group day programs and provide individual counselling for clients with problematic AOD use, with a capped caseload and on-site supervision.

The role is full-time, maximum-term until June 2027, with a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience and salary packaging up to 15,900 AUD annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing individual treatment plans and facilitating group programs.
• Strong cultural awareness and safety with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage caseload daily and work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group day programs and individual counselling for clients with AOD use.
• Maintain accurate reports and case-notes in compliance with legislation.
• Contribute to case conferences and team discussions for continuous improvements.

Skills

Group facilitation

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team player

Cultural awareness

Report writing

Allied health exposure

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking for an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counsellor to provide evidence based therapeutic intervention to individuals and groups. This includes delivery of group day program, individual counselling for clients with problematic AOD use. Maximum of 4 clients per day. Onsite, in-person supervision and debriefing provided.

This is a full-time maximum term position based at our Mackay office until June 2027.

The hourly rate for this role is dependent on experience, includes Super and Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 annually.

What we are looking for

With an established career in AOD or Mental Health, you will be confident and capable with all aspects of group facilitation and case management, and will offer the following skills and attributes:

• A background in the development of individual treatment plans and facilitation of group programs
• Robust understanding of cultural awareness and safety with the capacity to support people from diverse backgrounds
• Self-starting and self-managing - you will be required to manage your caseload on a daily basis.
• Being a team player is important, but you will also need to be comfortable working independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confidence to contribute to case conferences and team discussions with an eagerness for ongoing change and improvements
• Able to produce accurate, relevant reports and case-notes while complying with all legislative requirements
• Applicants currently studying allied health disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Valid Qld Blue card and open Drivers License is required.

Why join us now?

We love continual improvement and support our people with plenty of learning and development. With a strong focus on evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, you’ll be challenged to extend your knowledge - and you’ll grow both as a person and a professional.

You’ll be guided by a dedicated and engaged Team Leader who will ensure you have a face-to-face onboarding, weekly meetings until you feel comfortable, and provide ongoing support. And we have LOADS of benefits on offer, including:

• An extra five days paid leave per year to support wellbeing this is pro rata based on hours worked.
• Salary Packaging options to increase your take home pay - including Meals & Entertainment Card and additional remote-region benefits
• Working with a small team at the LLW office in Mackay where you will be given autonomy and trust in a supportive, respectful environment
• An EAP, access to Fitness Passport, and Wellness Week activities

Applications for this role close on the 27 June 2026 at 5.00pm

however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.

For further information please contact Krysta Howles on 0417 256 851 or email [e-mail].

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.