AOD Youth Counsellor / Case Manager - Lithgow

Youth AOD Counsellor & Case Manager
📍 Lithgow, NSW🕒 Part-Time | 2 Days Per Week📅 Monday (Mandatory) + Wednesday or Thursday💰 $36,917 - $39,733 + Super + Salary Packaging + 5 Wellbeing Leave Days (Pro Rata)
Help Young People Build the Future They Deserve
Every young person deserves someone who believes in their potential, even when they don't see it themselves.
As a Youth AOD Counsellor & Case Manager with Lives Lived Well, you'll do exactly that.
Working within our Dianella Youth Program, you'll support young people aged 12-24 who are experiencing challenges with alcohol and other drugs. Through counselling, case management and community-based support, you'll help young people build resilience, strengthen their wellbeing and take positive steps towards the future they want.
This is more than a counselling role.
It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for young people and be part of a team committed to creating positive change in the Lithgow community.
Better still, this role offers genuine flexibility, working two days per week, with Mondays required and your second day worked on either Wednesday or Thursday.
About Dianella
Dianella is a free community-based service supporting young people aged 12-24 who are experiencing challenges related to alcohol and other drugs.
Our approach is relational, flexible and focused on early intervention. We work alongside young people, families, schools and community partners to build stronger connections, improve wellbeing and support lasting change.
We meet young people where they are, building trust and providing support in ways that work best for them.
Why You'll Love This Role
✅ Meaningful part-time role that offers genuine work-life balance✅ Monday plus your choice of Wednesday or Thursday✅ Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay✅ Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year (pro rata)✅ Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities✅ Supportive and collaborative team culture✅ Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people✅ Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families and communities
You'll Thrive Here If You:

Believe young people deserve support that is respectful, inclusive and free from judgement.
Build rapport quickly and create safe spaces for honest conversations.
Enjoy balancing counselling, case management and community engagement.
Understand that change takes time and that small wins matter.
Value collaboration and enjoy working alongside families, schools and other services.
Want to be part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

Whether your experience comes from youth services, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, community services or a related field, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing

Providing counselling and therapeutic support to young people.
Completing assessments and developing individual support plans.
Supporting young people to identify strengths, goals and pathways forward.
Delivering outreach support across Lithgow and surrounding communities.
Facilitating youth-focused groups and education programs.
Working closely with families, schools and community partners.
Connecting young people to additional supports and services where required.
Maintaining client records and contributing to service improvement activities.

What You'll Bring

Experience supporting young people within health, community services, AOD or mental health settings.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented practice.
A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive change.

Mandatory Requirements

Current Australian Driver Licence.
Working with Children Check.
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check.
Full working rights in Australia.
Tertiary qualifications in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or a related discipline.

Why Join Lives Lived Well?
At Lives Lived Well, you'll be joining an organisation that's been helping people live healthier and happier lives for more than 50 years.
Our teams work alongside individuals, families and communities every day to create opportunities for connection, recovery and positive change.
You'll have access to:

Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.
Five additional paid wellbeing leave days each year (pro rata).
Fitness Passport access to gyms, pools and leisure facilities across Australia.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
A supportive team that genuinely cares about the work they do.
Meaningful work that positively impacts young people and their communities.

Apply Now
The right support at the right time can change the course of a young person's life.
If you're passionate about supporting young people and want a flexible part-time role where you can make a real difference in the Lithgow community, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us about your interest in the role and what attracts you to Lives Lived Well.
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.