With the right support, people can change their lives.

About the Service

At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been supporting people to live their lives well for over 40 years. We’re a not-for-profit provider delivering evidence-based support across alcohol and other drugs, mental health, gambling, corrective services, and veterans’ wellbeing. 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.

About the role

If you're a purpose-driven leader with a passion for evidence-based practice and implementation, this is your opportunity to shape the future of care.

As our Clinical Research and Program Content Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical innovation at LLW. Based at our head office in Bowen Hills, this full-time, ongoing role will see you lead the translation of research into practice, embed evidence-based programs, and drive continuous improvement across our services. You’ll also hold leadership responsibility for two Digital Peer Support Workers.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the integration of evidence-based practices (EBPs) across LLW by identifying opportunities for structured interventions and translating research into practical, scalable solutions.
• Lead and support two Digital Peer Support Workers, ensuring their contribution aligns with LLW’s digital service delivery and organisational values
• Design and embed clinical programs and content that are grounded in best practice, user-friendly, and adaptable across in-person, remote, and digital settings.
• Champion implementation and change, working across teams to ensure new programs are effectively adopted, embedded, and sustained in practice.
• Drive outcome measurement and data-informed decision-making, collaborating with the Data & Quality team to analyse clinical outcomes, identify trends, and inform governance and service improvement.
• Produce high-quality, accessible content—including textual, visual, and multimedia formats—that communicates complex clinical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Provide clinical leadership to digital services, supporting the integration of digital tools and offering guidance on complex cases and emerging technologies.
• Build strong partnerships with research institutions, sector stakeholders, and internal teams to enhance LLW’s clinical evidence base and reputation as a leader in EBP.
• Support direct service delivery when required, including assessments, interventions, and consultation on complex presentations.

About you

You’re a strategic and systems thinker with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for innovation. You’re confident leading change, influencing stakeholders, and embedding new ways of working. You bring a balance of analytical rigour, creativity, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for the people we serve.

You’ll also bring:

• Postgraduate qualifications in health, allied health, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience delivering EBPs and translating research into service models.
• Strong skills in data analysis, outcome measurement, and program development.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership skills.
• A curious mindset, a drive for continuous improvement, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Why Work for Us?

We’re growing fast, and building a reputation as a trusted, innovative provider, focused on clinical excellence. One of our value’s is “We ask why not and what’s next?” and we chose it for good reason. For us change means opportunity – to improve, to grow, to push the boundaries and to help more people.

LLW offer a huge range of benefits, which you can see on our website. They include:

• Commbank Workplace Banking Program providing banking benefits and financial support
• Portable Long Service Leave in Queensland
• A workplace wellness program which includes celebrating Wellness Week
• Five extra paid leave days per year to support your wellbeing
• Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay, including a Meals and Entertainment Card
• Autonomy and trust – in supportive, respectful environment

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application via our careers page. Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 17th October however we will be conducting interviews throughout the process and may close applications early.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.

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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