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.If you share our belief in recovery, think in a curious and critical way, and thrive on a busy environment, learning and change, join us and do your best work here!

About the service

In a peaceful, rural area south of Brisbane, Logan House based at Chambers Flat, offers a residential alcohol and drug treatment program, which is part of a continuous package of care. Our Residential Treatment program at Logan House has serviced the community for over 35 years. With the goal to encourage residents to live life well Logan House offers a specialist alcohol and drug treatment residential program for people aged 18 years and over. Our program aims to provide a safe and supportive environment free from alcohol, illicit substances, and non-prescription medication to support our resident’s treatment journey.

Your opportunity

We currently have an opportunity available for a Pre & Post Worker to join our service on a full-time basis commencing in June 2025, working 38 hours per week on a fixed term contract until July 2026. This role will be located primarily at our Beenleigh Service Hub, with occasional shifts at Chambers Flat.

As a Pre and Post Worker, you will undertake a range of client assessments, and link clients with support services to proactively assist and support clients with entry and exit into suitable residential treatments.
You will work closely with the facilities’ Treatment Facilitators and other LLW staff, to enable and support clients in and out of the treatment setting, in a way that maximises person-centred care in an integrated, supportive, and professional manner.

You will also have the following skills and attributes:

• Client support and coordination including risk assessment and screening, and providing recommendations for suitable service support
• Understanding of evidence-based practice principles and how to apply them
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to adapt these to your audience
• A calm approach and mature demeanour – along with patience and resilience, and the ability to relate effectively to a range of people, often in times of high-stress and emotion
• Solid computer skills and an understanding of the importance of keeping case notes and other information accurate and current
• Being a self-starter who can work autonomously, balance your workload, and manage your own time effectively. You will be flexible and able to switch tasks seamlessly
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant human services field would be highly regarded, but more importantly you will have passion, commitment, and a great attitude with a genuine alignment to the Lives Lived Well values.

Benefits of Working at Lives Lived Well

Working at Beenleigh offers the opportunity to experience a changing environment where no two days are the same. It’s a relaxed, safe, and enjoyable workplace where you will be supported by a Team Leader who promotes autonomy and accountability in her team. You can see the full benefits of LLW by checking our website but these include:

• Five extra days paid leave each yearRegular one to one meetings, team meetings, and out of work team activities
• An EAP for you and your family including counselling and wellbeing services
• Salary Packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Discounted access to a range of gyms, pool, and fitness centres across Australia

Our successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Police Check and hold a current Australian Drivers Licence. Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 22nd June, however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process.

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.