Lead with Purpose!

Located just 9km north of Rockhampton, Binbi Yadubay—meaning Healthy Beginnings—is a residential service offering 8 withdrawal and 32 rehabilitation beds. We also provide a unique family recovery program (2 units), allowing parents to participate in treatment alongside their children aged 10 and under. Our multidisciplinary team delivers care over a 6 to 12-week period, creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment for recovery.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader who is people-focused and enjoys being clinically ‘hands-on’. Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 24. You will supervise Treatment Facilitators, Pre and Post Workers, and Support Workers.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the clinical and operational management of the residential unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. You will lead the ongoing development and implementation of a comprehensive treatment and recovery program, encompassing all aspects of clinical governance, from assessment, intake, and admission through to treatment, medication management, review, and discharge.

You will promote the program and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders. Operationally, you will oversee staff rostering, including creating and managing rosters in Kronos, filling vacant shifts, and coordinating roster changes. You will also play a key role in fostering an inclusive and culturally safe environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

This is a diverse and rewarding position that balances clinical and administrative responsibilities. You will supervise, coach, and support a multidisciplinary team, while working collaboratively with the Team Leader overseeing the adjacent nursing unit to ensure effective operations across both units.

This service operates 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Whilst you will work during business hours, you will be ensuring smooth operations within the service at all times of the week.

This is a full-time permanent role. The gross annual salary ranges between $110,111 to $114,978 per annum plus super and the option to salary package. The salary on offer will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s skills, knowledge, and experience. We also offer relocation assistance.

About You

You will be flexible and adaptable to work within the shifting needs of the service and have a positive 'can do' attitude.
You will possess the following skills and experience:

• A bachelor level qualification in a relevant human services field such as psychology, social work or allied health.
• Experience working in a residential rehabilitation or related service delivery setting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a multidisciplinary team providing services to clients with complex needs including experience in intake, assessment, screening, case management, case review and referral.
• Contemporary knowledge and application of evidence-based individual and group interventions and clinical practice in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery processes such as cognitive behavioural therapies, motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapeutic strategies.
• Thorough understanding of the professional, ethical and legal requirements that underpin the treatment and clinical management of substance misuse problems.
• Highly developed consultation, communication and interpersonal skills, to engage effectively with diverse clients, staff and stakeholders.
• A valid Australian drivers licence and you will hold or have the ability to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and QLD health vaccination requirements.

What matters most is that you’ll live and breathe our values which means:

• You are humble, human, and full of hope.
• You show up and share.
• You ask: Why not? And what’s next?
• You leave a positive wake.

What We Offer

We’re committed to supporting your wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Five additional paid wellbeing days per year
• A comprehensive induction program and ongoing learning opportunities
• Discounts on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities via our internal staff discount program.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms, pools, and leisure centres across Australia

You can explore all our employee benefits by visiting our website.

Ready to Imagine the Possibilities?

Click ‘Apply’ to visit our LLW Careers page and submit your application.

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description, email [email protected]

Applications close Friday, 1 August 2025, but we’ll be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.

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.

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