AOD Counsellor / Case Manager - Chinchilla

Lives Lived Well; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Salary packaging

Discounts (Wellspring)

Employee Assistance Program

Career development & supervision

Community impact

Job summary

Lives Lived Well in Chinchilla is seeking an AOD Counsellor Case Manager to deliver evidence-based treatment and care coordination across rural communities. You will manage intake, counselling, case planning and referrals while building strong partnerships with local services in the Western Downs region.

Based in Chinchilla with outreach to Miles and Tara, the role offers a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027, 38 hours per week, and a competitive salary plus superannuation and salary

Qualifications

• Experience delivering counselling and/or case management services in alcohol and other drug, mental health or community services sectors.
• Ability to engage and support people with complex needs.
• Strong assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating with community organisations and service providers.
• Sound administration and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, screening and comprehensive assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based counselling and case management.
• Develop person-centred treatment and recovery plans.
• Provide referral, advocacy and care coordination.
• Maintain accurate client records and reporting.

Skills

Counselling

Case management

Engagement & interpersonal

Administration & MS Office

Client management systems

Independent & team work

Driver licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work/Psychology/Counselling/Human Services/Behavioural Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management systems

Job description

AOD Counsellor / Case Manager - Chinchilla

AOD Counsellor Case Manager
Chinchilla | 38 hours per week | Fixed-Term to 30 June 2027
SCHADS Level 4.1 - 5.1 | $92,295 - $105,577 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Support Recovery. Strengthen Communities. Make a Difference.

At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible.

We're seeking a passionate and proactive AOD Counsellor Case Manager to join our South West Queensland team, based in Chinchilla with regular outreach to Miles and Tara.

This rewarding role supports people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges through counselling, case management and recovery-focused interventions. Working across rural and regional communities, you will help people build on their strengths, overcome barriers and achieve meaningful recovery outcomes while strengthening connections with local services and supports.

About the Role

As an AOD Counsellor Case Manager, you will deliver evidence-based alcohol and other drug treatment services, including assessment, counselling, case management, care coordination, and on referral support.

Working collaboratively with clients, community organisations and health providers, you will deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery, wellbeing and long-term positive change. You'll manage a varied caseload while building strong partnerships that improve access to services across the Western Downs region.

This role is based in Chinchilla and involves regular outreach to Miles and Tara.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, screening and comprehensive assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based drug and alcohol counselling and case management.
• Develop person-centred treatment and recovery plans.
• Support clients through referral, advocacy and care coordination activities.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes and reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders and referral partners.
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, clinical supervision and professional development activities.
• Promote recovery-oriented, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development initiatives.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Human Services, Behavioural Science or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering counselling and/or case management services within the alcohol and other drug, mental health or community services sector.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drug treatment, recovery and harm minimisation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support people experiencing complex needs.
• Strong assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with community organisations and service providers.
• Sound administration and computer skills, including client management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Experience working in rural or outreach service delivery models will be highly regarded.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

• Five additional days of paid wellbeing leave each year.
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
• Wellspring employee discounts across hundreds of retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• Professional supervision and a supportive team environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference across rural and regional communities.
• A genuinely inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Values

The people who thrive at Lives Lived Well are those who share our values:

• 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.

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 Peoples.