Cultural Wellbeing Coordinator

16 hours ago

Raceview, Queensland, Australia Lives Lived Well Full time $88,000 - $99,400 per year

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.

A new Residential AOD Treatment Facility designed to deliver high-quality, specialist residential AOD treatment services for adults aged 18 years and over is opening in Ipswich. The centre will provide a total of 46 beds, comprising 36 beds for residential rehabilitation and 10 beds for withdrawal management and care.

Your Opportunity

The Cultural Wellbeing Coordinator will lead culturally safe and responsive practices at our Ipswich adult residential rehabilitation and withdrawal service. You will work closely with the residents, staff and leadership team to ensure the facility is culturally safe and inclusive for both residents and staff.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in on-site in Ipswich. The position is a SCHADS Level 4 role, paying $88,000k – 94,000k annually plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging up to $15,900 per year. Although the service will be operational late November 2025, we are looking for someone able to start in early November for training and induction.

This is an identified position open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, in recognition of the unique cultural knowledge and lived experience required to support our clients and communities.

What we are looking for

With an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, you will bring your experience and knowledge to ensure our services are inclusive, respectful, and empowering for Indigenous clients navigating alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges. Key duties include:

·       Supporting residents and team members by referring them to culturally appropriate services and wellbeing supports

·       Providing support to clients who are away from their home Country, ensuring they feel welcomed and culturally safe upon entering the facility

·       Advising leaders on how to design and improve culturally safe and inclusive wellbeing programs

·       Supporting residential staff to build their cultural capability through practical advice and guidance

·       Staying informed about local First Nations events and activities

·       Building relationships with Aboriginal-controlled organisations to support cultural wellbeing initiatives

·       Leading and supporting team wellbeing groups, such as the Yarning Group Yufla Yumplatok, to encourage connection and cultural sharing

Most importantly you will have passion, commitment, and a great attitude with a genuine alignment to the Lives Lived Well values.  Our values are:

  • 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

Our successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Police Check and hold a current Australian Drivers Licence.

Benefits of Working with us

This a great opportunity to be at the forefront of an essential new service for people requiring drug and alcohol support, with a chance work within a multi-disciplinary team who provide the best support they can. 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:

·       You'll be supported by cultural supervision, ceremonial leave, a strong internal network including our RAP Coordinator and Yufla Yumplatok support group

·       Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year to increase 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

·       Both paid and unpaid Cultural Leave for special days and events

·       I-CARE – Specialist Employee Assistance Program service with counselling from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander practitioners

·       Access to WellMob – social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people

How to Apply

Please contact   for a copy of the Position Description

Applications close on Friday 7th November 2025, 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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