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. Our Mackay-based Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service delivers individual counselling for people experiencing substance use, as well as a structured day program that offers psychoeducation and brief interventions. Our team also provides community withdrawal and detox support, ensuring clients receive safe and effective care during their recovery. Your Opportunity We are seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver community-based withdrawal support for clients in the Withdrawal Support Program. You will work closely with the on-site withdrawal counsellor and local General Practitioners to provide safe, evidence-informed care during withdrawal and support clients’ transition into ongoing recovery programs. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with no weekend or night shifts. The contract runs until June 2026, with the possibility of extension. This position ranges from $54 – $58 per hour plus Superannuation and access to salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to help maximise your take-home pay. What we are looking for Bringing experience in the AOD, Mental Health or Aged Care sector – you will have the clinical knowledge to support clients undergoing mild-to-moderate AOD withdrawal and support early stages of their recovery journey. Key duties include: · Providing intake support and facilitating a smooth transition for clients into the Withdrawal Support Program, including clinical assessments and orientation. · Monitoring clients’ physical and psychological health throughout their withdrawal process, including daily check-ups and vital signs. · Collaborating with General Practitioners to develop and implement shared care plans. · Managing medication administration and governance, ensuring safe storage, accurate documentation, and compliance with relevant legislation. · Supporting clients with risk management for ambulatory withdrawal at home, ensuring safety measures and appropriate supports are in place. · Facilitating referrals to residential programs or hospital care when community withdrawal is not suitable. · Initiating and nurturing connections within the local community – you’ll be confident developing trust with GPs and helping to connect clients with local services. · Providing education and counselling support around safe detox and withdrawal, including engaging clients in motivational conversations to encourage ongoing recovery. You will need to have a tertiary qualification in Nursing and hold current AHPRA registration. You’ll also resonate with our values, and evidence them in your day to day working life: · We are humble, human, and full of hope · We show up and share · We ask “Why not” and “What’s next?” · We leave a positive wake Benefits of Working with us This a great opportunity to be at the forefront of an service for people requiring drug and alcohol support. As an organisation, Lives Lived Well offers a huge range of benefits, which can be seen on our website, but here are a few of them: · Regular hours – Monday to Friday – to allow for your life outside of work · Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year (increasing your take home pay), plus an Entertainment and Meals allowance card · Wellspring Discounts – save on everyday items including groceries, petrol, and leisure activities from over 360 retailers · Additional days of paid leave to support your wellbeing · You’ll be supported through regular supervision and have access to case conferencing, and a supportive Nursing Community of Practice. · 85% of our current workforce think LLW is a truly great place to work (People Survey, September 2023) How to Apply Applications close on Friday 30th January 2026, 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.
