Lead Drug and Alcohol Worker (DAFA) Facilitator

Lives Lived Well; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five days wellbeing leave

Salary packaging benefits

WellSpring discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and career development

Job summary

Lives Lived Well in Bundaberg is seeking a Lead Drug and Alcohol Worker (DAFA) for Youthspace on a 22.8-hour per week fixed-term arrangement to 30 June 2027. You will lead Drug and Alcohol First Aid initiatives and work with local schools, services and community groups to strengthen recovery pathways for young adults aged 18 to 25.

The role focuses on building community capability, partnerships and sustainable referral networks rather than providing ongoing clinical support, with travel across

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Community Services, Human Services, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Youth Work or a related discipline.
• Experience working in Alcohol and Other Drug, Mental Health, Youth or community services sector.
• Experience delivering education, workshops, training or community engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and promotion of Drug and Alcohol First Aid (DAFA) initiatives across the Wide Bay region.
• Deliver education, awareness and engagement activities focused on alcohol and other drug issues affecting young adults.
• Build the capability of community organisations, education providers and stakeholders to identify and respond to alcohol and other drug concerns.
• Strengthen referral pathways between community services, treatment providers and support networks.
• Support the development of sustainable pathways for young adults aged 18 to 25 years accessing alcohol and other drug supports.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations and community capacity-building activities.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local stakeholders and service providers.
• Promote recovery-oriented, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches.
• Contribute to community engagement, service integration and program development activities.
• Maintain accurate records, activity reports and stakeholder information.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Community engagement

Presentation skills

Trauma-informed practice

Organisational skills

Education

Community Services / Youth Work qualification

Job description

Lead Drug and Alcohol Worker (DAFA) - Youthspace

Bundaberg | 22.8 hours per week | Fixed-Term to 30 June 2027

SCHADS Level 5 | $105,570 - $110,351 per annum (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits

Support Recovery. Build Community Capability. Make a Difference.

At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible.

About the Role

As the Lead Drug and Alcohol Worker (DAFA), you will lead initiatives that strengthen awareness, early identification and referral pathways for young adults affected by alcohol and other drug challenges.

A key focus of this role is delivering Drug and Alcohol First Aid (DAFA) initiatives and working collaboratively with community organisations, education providers, support services and stakeholders to build local capability and strengthen recovery pathways.

Rather than providing ongoing clinical support, this role will focus on creating sustainable change by increasing community knowledge, strengthening partnerships and improving access to appropriate supports for young adults and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and promotion of Drug and Alcohol First Aid (DAFA) initiatives across the Wide Bay region.
• Deliver education, awareness and engagement activities focused on alcohol and other drug issues affecting young adults.
• Build the capability of community organisations, education providers and stakeholders to identify and respond to alcohol and other drug concerns.
• Strengthen referral pathways between community services, treatment providers and support networks.
• Support the development of sustainable pathways for young adults aged 18 to 25 years accessing alcohol and other drug supports.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations and community capacity-building activities.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local stakeholders and service providers.
• Promote recovery-oriented, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches.
• Contribute to community engagement, service integration and program development activities.
• Maintain accurate records, activity reports and stakeholder information.

This role is based in Bundaberg and involves regular travel throughout Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and the wider Wide Bay region.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications in Community Services, Human Services, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Youth Work or a related discipline.
• Experience working within the Alcohol and Other Drug, Mental Health, Youth or community services sector.
• Experience delivering education, workshops, training or community engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with community organisations, stakeholders and service providers.
• Strong understanding of alcohol and other drug treatment, recovery and harm minimisation principles.
• Knowledge of youth engagement and the unique needs of young adults aged 18 to 25 years.
• Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills.
• Understanding of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed practice.
• Strong organisational and relationship-management skills.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Experience in community development, workforce capability building, prevention programs, youth engagement or health promotion activities will be highly regarded.

About Lives Lived Well

Lives Lived Well is a leading not-for-profit provider of alcohol and other drug, mental health and wellbeing services. Every day, our teams work alongside people, families and communities to improve wellbeing and support lasting recovery.

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.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?

When you join Lives Lived Well, you're joining an organisation committed to supporting recovery, wellbeing and positive change.

We offer:

• Five additional days of paid wellbeing leave each year (pro rata).
• 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.
• The opportunity to strengthen recovery pathways and build lasting community capability across the Wide Bay region.
• A genuinely inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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.