Lives Lived Well Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Service provides a client-centred, stepped care model offering individual and group counselling, pre- and post-rehabilitation support, relapse prevention, case management, group programs, care planning and care coordination for clients with AOD dependence, mental health dual diagnosis and complex needs and their families and carers.

Your opportunity

As an AOD Counsellor Case Manager, you’ll engage and support your clients in their ongoing management, counselling, and treatment of AOD dependency and other associated factors. Compassionate and dedicated AOD Counsellor providing support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance use and mental health issues. Fostering existing community connections, building new collaborations and connections in Cairns, and the greater surrounding areas. help to develop their capacity and confidence.

You will be part of a small team who are energetic and collaborative. This team really lives and breathes our values, so being a team player is a must.

This is full time role working 38 hours per week with $49.28 - 51.51 per hour + super + salary packaging benefits, depending on the successful applicant’s skills, knowledge, and experience.

What you’ll bring

This is an integral clinical role, so we are seeking an experienced clinician with experience in counselling and an AOD related field.

In addition, you'll be able to meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related health services discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in working with clients who have AOD issues/concerns
• Applied knowledge in contemporary evidence-based AOD counselling practice, case management, and intake and assessment
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with
• Reliable, resilient, persistent, and non-judgmental
• Valid Driver's Licence

And while you support others, we’ll support you with some great benefits including:

• An extra five paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing and work-life balance (pro rata if part-time).
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Regular clinical supervision, case conferencing and debriefings.

Click ‘apply’ and go to our LLW Careers page and submit your application. Please note we only accept applications through our Careers page.

Applications close Friday August 29th 2025

Suitable applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date. If you have any recruitment queries, please contact Nai Tuuut on 0427902789 or email [email protected]