Team Leader - Community Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services

At Lives Lived Well, we’ve been supporting people impacted by alcohol and other drugs for over 50 years. We also provide services for mental health, gambling concerns, and support for people transitioning from correctional centres. As a values-driven organisation focused on clinical excellence and innovation, we’re growing fast - and we’d love you to be part of our journey.

Team Leader

• Community AOD Services 📍 Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast 📅 Full-Time 💰 $115,340 - $120,440 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging + 5 Wellbeing Leave Days Lead Practice. Inspire Teams. Strengthen Recovery. At Lives Lived Well, we believe recovery is possible. Every day, our teams support people, families and communities to create healthier, more connected and fulfilling lives. We're seeking an experienced and passionate Team Leader to provide leadership across our Community Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services on the Gold Coast. This is an opportunity to combine clinical leadership, operational management and service development while leading a multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based support to people experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges. Working closely with the Manager, Clinical Services, you'll play a key role in strengthening practice quality, supporting staff development and ensuring positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. More Than a Team Leader We're looking for a leader who inspires confidence, builds capability and creates a culture where both staff and clients can thrive. You'll thrive in this role if you: Champion person-centred and recovery-oriented practice. Support staff through challenges while celebrating successes. Lead with integrity and emotional intelligence. Value collaboration over hierarchy. See opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement. Understand that strong teams deliver better outcomes for the people we support. What You'll Be Doing Lead, supervise and support a multidisciplinary team delivering community AOD services. Provide clinical oversight and practice guidance to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused support. Monitor service delivery, client outcomes and contractual requirements. Support staff development through supervision, coaching and practice development activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to service improvement, innovation and quality initiatives.

What You'll Bring

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Human Services or a related discipline. Leadership experience within health, community services, mental health or AOD settings. Experience supporting people experiencing AOD and/or mental health challenges. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop staff.

Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills. Current Australian Driver Licence. Highly Regarded Experience facilitating therapeutic groups and clinical education programs. Experience managing service delivery within a funded community services environment. Professional registration or membership relevant to your discipline.

Local community knowledge and established stakeholder networks. Why Join Lives Lived Well? Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay. Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year. Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities. A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and growth.

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. Access to employee discounts through Wellspring. The opportunity to lead meaningful work that changes lives and strengthens communities. Apply Now If you're ready to lead a dedicated team and help shape recovery outcomes across the Gold Coast community, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what attracts you to Lives Lived Well. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Candidates should be aware that interviews are anticipated in early November , with the successful candidate expected to commence in early December 2026 .

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived and living experience. Lives Lived Well is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of social, cultural and gender backgrounds that reflect out community including First Nations Peoples.