Assistant Project Manager

At Lives Lived Well, we're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives. For over 50 years, we've supported individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drugs, as well as those facing mental health and gambling challenges or transitioning from correctional centres. As we continue to grow, we're building a reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and genuine care - and we'd love for you to join us on this journey.

Your Opportunity

As an Assistant Project Manager (APM), you'll work under the guidance of our experienced Project Manager, gaining practical knowledge and mentorship to support the coordination and delivery of projects. You'll provide essential administrative support with tasks such as planning, scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, while expanding your knowledge of the project lifecycle and strengthening the capabilities that could prepare you for future project management opportunities.

If you're currently studying project management or have recently graduated, this is the perfect opportunity to launch your career. You'll gain hands-on experience across exciting initiatives, including new service launches, facility upgrades, and organisational transformation projects across QLD, NSW and SA. Some travel interstate may be required.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at our Bowen Hills office in Brisbane. Salary for this role is $80k – $90k(depending on experience)plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging options to increase your take home pay.

What You'll Bring

You will bring tertiary qualifications in Project Management or proven experience in project coordination and administration (ideally within community services or health sector). This is a fast-paced role where priorities can shift quickly, deadlines are tight, and pressure is high, so you'll need to be comfortable working with agility and maintaining focus under changing circumstances. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, here's what your day-to-day will involve:

· Providing comprehensive administrative support across a diverse project portfolio.

· Communicating effectively with stakeholders to clarify project needs, goals, and progress updates.

· Contributing to project planning and development, assisting with scheduling and resource allocation.

· Performing essential administrative tasks, including preparing invoices, drafting meeting minutes, sourcing estimates, and scheduling meetings.

· Supporting meetings to keep projects on track.

· Assisting the Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle, providing hands-on support across all phases.

· Applying sound project methodology and reporting practices, ensuring compliance and consistency from initiation to completion.

· Maintaining accurate and organized project documentation within the myProjects system.

· Monitoring and reporting on key project metrics, including costs, timelines, risks, issues, variations, and scope changes.

Why Work for Lives Lived Well?

You will join a growing Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team that is deeply committed to supporting the LLW strategic plan. We're a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about our people. Here, your voice matters and your work has real impact. Some of our benefits include:

• 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
• Training and development to help you grow as a person and a professional
• Both paid and unpaid Cultural Leave for special days and events
• Five extra paid leave days each year to support your wellbeing
• 85% of our current workforce think LLW is a truly great place to work (People Survey, September 2023)

Ready to Apply?

To request a copy of the Position Description, please contact

Applications close at Monday 5th January 2026. We will be short listing and phone screening as applications come in, but interviews for this position will commence early January 2026 after the holidays.

Lives Lived Well is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, to reflect the diversity of our community.