Team Leader

Lives Lived Well offer a variety of community and residential Alcohol and Other Drug programs throughout Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia, helping thousands of people every year to navigate AOD related challenges and move forward in life.

Watershed provides a safe, supportive, and structured residential environment designed to help individuals overcome drug and alcohol challenges. Our comprehensive six-week treatment program accommodates up to 12 clients at any given time, offering a complete continuum of care from initial contact through to reintegration into the community. We aim to inspire genuine, long-lasting change, equipping clients with the tools and strategies they need to successfully navigate recovery and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

In this leadership role, you will provide line management and clinical support to a multidisciplinary team, work closely with our external stakeholders and provide therapeutic care to clients.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in on-site in Berkley. The position pays $110,000 - $115,000 plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per year.
What we are looking for

With an established career in the AOD sector – either residential or community based – you will be a proactive, dedicated leader looking for your next exciting challenge. Your ability to think on your feet and work effectively in a dynamic, agile environment will be coupled with:

A background in developing clinical treatment and education programs and working within evidence-based frameworks
Leadership and mentoring skills – you’ll be supporting a team of up to 30 clinical and non-clinical staff
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate well with a range of internal and external stakeholders
An understanding of contractual obligations within a Residential facility and able to develop funder-driven reports
Strong stakeholder engagement skills – the role includes networking with funders and other service providers, attending community events and developing collaborative service partnerships
Being solutions-focused and passionate about process improvements – we welcome ideas and suggestions to make things better
Ability to lead with empathy and walk alongside your team, but have the confidence to engage in hard conversations when required
Promote an inclusive and holistic approach to client care – you will have strong cultural awareness and practice at working in a culturally safe and respectful manner
Experience with rostering would be beneficial – you’ll be required to schedule casual after hours Support Workers

Along with your Tertiary qualifications in a Health, Community or Human Services sector, you will have a current Australian Drivers Licence, and current Working With Children Check.
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:

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

For more information or a copy of the Position Description, please email

Applications close at 5.00pm on Wednesday 8th April however we will 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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