At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals facing AOD challenges through counselling and case management.
- Company: Join Lives Lived Well, a leading organisation in community health support.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant community with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in health or human services and experience in AOD support.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
- AOD Counsellor / Case Manager - Toowoomba-Youth-QH
- Toowoomba QLD, Australia
- Posted Thursday 6 August 2026 at 2:00 pm | Expires Monday 7 September 2026 at 1:59 pm
At Lives Lived Well, we've been supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years.
We also provide services for mental health, gambling concerns, and support for people transitioning from correctional centres.
As a values-driven organisation focused on clinical excellence and innovation, we're growing fast - and we'd love you to be part of our journey.
We're looking for a passionate and skilled AOD Counsellor Case Manager to join our team in Toowoomba.
If you're committed to helping people achieve their recovery goals and want to make a genuine difference in your local community, we'd love to hear from you.
Located in the heart of the Darling Downs, Toowoomba offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle.
With a strong sense of community, affordable living, beautiful parks and gardens, excellent schools and easy access to Brisbane, it's a great place to build a rewarding career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
As an AOD Counsellor Case Manager, you will support people alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges.
Through counselling, case management, assessment and advocacy, you'll partner with clients to help them identify goals, build resilience and work towards meaningful and sustainable recovery outcomes.
You'll provide evidence-based, person-centered support and work collaboratively with clients, families, community services and other stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the care they need.
Key responsibilities include
- Conducting intake, screening and assessment processes.
- Providing individual counselling and case management support.
- Developing tailored recovery and treatment plans with clients.
- Delivering a range of clinical and psychosocial interventions.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participating in case conferences, clinical supervision and team meetings.
- Supporting community engagement activities and service promotion.
This role requires working with people presenting with complex needs, including mental health concerns, domestic and family violence, homelessness, financial hardship and other social challenges in addition to AOD-related issues.
This is a part-time (0.8 FTE), ongoing position.
What You'll Bring
To be successful in this role, you'll be passionate about helping people achieve positive outcomes and have the ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and community partners.
You will also have
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health, behavioural science or human services discipline.
- Demonstrated experience supporting people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues, independent of university placements.
- Applied knowledge of evidence-based AOD counselling, case management, intake and assessment practices.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Well-developed communication, stakeholder engagement and community networking skills.
- A current Australian Driver Licence.
- A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card or equivalent).
While not essential, we'd also love you to have
- Experience working within an outreach service model.
- Knowledge of the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Mental Health sectors.
- Experience working within regional or community-based service environments.
Our Values
- At Lives Lived Well, our values guide everything we do. We're looking for someone who:
- Is humble, human and full of hope.
- Shows up and shares.
- Asks \"Why not?\" and \"What's next?\"
- Leaves a positive wake.
Lives Lived Well is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from people of diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, whose lived experiences reflect the communities we serve.
Lives Lived Well is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect out community including First Nations Peoples.
AOD Counsellor / Case Manager - Toowoomba-Youth-QH employer: Lives Lived Well
Lives Lived Well is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Goondiwindi, QLD. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, and additional paid leave days, alongside opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision. Join our values-driven team and make a meaningful impact on mental health support in rural communities while enjoying flexible work arrangements and a fully serviced vehicle for your travel needs.
